Ben Stokes Ends Retirement, Joins England’s ODI Squad Ahead Of 50-Over World Cup 2023
Ben Stokes Ends ODI Retirement Ahead Of ODI World Cup 2023
England Cricket Board has officially announced the return of Ben Stokes to the 50-over format of the game. The star all-rounder has finally made the much-awaited U-turn and has joined England’s ODI squad for the New Zealand series ahead of the World Cup 2023 set to be held in India.
England Men’s National Selector, Luke Wright, said: “We have been able to name two extremely strong squads that underline the depth of talent we enjoy in white-ball cricket.”
“The return of Ben Stokes only adds to that quality with his match-winning ability and leadership. I am certain that every fan will enjoy seeing him back in an England ODI shirt again.
“We’re also excited to give first international call-ups to both Gus Atkinson and John Turner while Josh Tongue has deserved a place in the T20 squad after impressing during the Ashes.
“Any series against New Zealand is closely fought and will provide us with an ideal opportunity to test ourselves against one of the best teams in the world.”
England Announce Squad For New Zealand Series
Rising young star Gus Atkinson has received a maiden call-up in both ODI and T20I squad after an impressive outing in the Hundred. The pacer would like to put on a show and that can also earn him a spot in the ODI World Cup 2023 squad.
Alongside Atkinson, Josh Tongue and John Turner have received their maiden T20I call-ups too. Josh Tongue was impressive during the Ashes and this led to him receiving a white-ball call-up too.
England ODI squad: Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jason Roy, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, David Willey, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes
England T20I squad: Jos Buttler (c), Rehan Ahmed, Moeen Ali, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue, John Turner, Luke Wood