Ben Stokes feels England can defend their ODI World title, says no arrogance in admitting they’re a ‘very good team’
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Stokes believes England can retain ODI titleAfter retiring from ODIs, Stokes returns for the upcoming World Cup as a middle-order batsman.
Key FactsSep 27, 2023 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- After retiring from ODIs, Stokes returns for the upcoming World Cup as a middle-order batsman.
- A longstanding knee injury means he will not bowl during this World Cup.
- Stokes says England could become the third team after Australia and West Indies to win consecutive ODI World Cups.
- Afterward, Stokes will lead England in a five-Test series in India, where the team has won only once since 2012.
But it doesn’t come close to wearing your country’s shirt, billions watching, knowing if you lose, you’re out.— Ben Stokes, discussing the weight of representing England on the world stage
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- Because of chronic knee tendonitis, Stokes mostly played as a specialist batter in the last three Ashes series.
- Stokes says he plans to address the long-pending knee surgery after the World Cup but disclosed no details.
- If surgery follows the World Cup, recovery could take at least 8–12 weeks and jeopardize his participation in the India series.
- After reversing his ODI retirement, he returned to England’s ODI setup; the World Cup in India is scheduled for October 5 to November 19.
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