Ben Stokes is reconsidering his ODI retirement to compete in the World Cup in 2023. Ben Stokes confirmed his retirement from one-day internationals in July 2022.
The ODI World Cup 2023 is just two months away as all teams have begun finalizing their preparations for the mega event. The defending champions England have a huge task of defending their title on Indian soil without the likes of experienced campaigners such as Eoin Morgan and Ben Stokes.
However, much to the delight of England fans, their 2023 World Cup hero Ben Stokes. All set to make a comeback to the ODI team to further bolster his team’s chances of retaining the title in India. According to a report in the Telegraph Ben Stokes is all set to take a U-turn on his ODI retirement decision.
Notably, the 32-year-old announced his surprise retirement from One-Day Internationals in July 2022 in order to manage his workload. However, England fans hoped for a surprise return of Stokes for the 2018 World Cup, and it appears that their prayers have been answered.
The England all-rounder has been nursing a knee injury since the IPL 2023. Limiting his bowling abilities to just 29 overs across five Tests in the Ashes 2023. According to the Telegraph, Stokes is willing to miss IPL 2024 in order to properly recuperate from his injuries before the next English summer.
If he is selected, Stokes will bat in the middle order for England as a specialist batter. In the 2019 World Cup final versus New Zealand. The Christchurch-born cricketer name Player of the Match. Stokes batted valiantly for 84* (98), helping England level the game before winning it in the super over.
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England also hoping to take Jofra Archer to World Cup
All eleven ODI World Cup 2023 participant countries must submit their preliminary squad for the World Cup by September 5, before England’s next ODI. Teams can make additional changes to their respective squads until September 27.
Notably, the Three Lions will play a four-match ODI series against New Zealand beginning September 8. A three-match series against Ireland commencing September 20 prior of the World Cup.
Aside from Stokes, England hopes to bring Jofra Archer to the huge event. Which begins on October 5, even if he is only fit to play in key games during the tournament. Each team can name a 15-man roster for the World Cup, as well as three traveling reserves.
