ECB announces England squad for ICC World Cup 2023, Ben Stokes and Joe Root return, star pacer misses out
1 year, 4 months ago

ECB announces England squad for ICC World Cup 2023, Ben Stokes and Joe Root return, star pacer misses out

India TV News  

England and Wales Cricket Board announced England's squad for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Wednesday, August 16. Red-ball team captain Ben Stokes and the former captain Joe Root return to the ODI setup but star pacer Jofra Archer misses out due to an elbow injury. The star all-rounder repeatedly said that he will not entertain ECB's requests for the World Cup return but his inclusion will be a pleasing surprise for the champions. England's provisional squad for the World Cup: Jos Buttler, 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.

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Stokes to miss Champions League but Root back in England squad
1 day, 4 hours ago

Stokes to miss Champions League but Root back in England squad

Associated Press  

LONDON — England cricket star Ben Stokes has been left out of the squad for the Champions Trophy in February and March next year because of injury. Stokes, England’s test captain, has not played a one-day international since the 2023 World Cup but said he was open to returning to the white-ball set-up following Brendon McCullum’s appointment as head coach …

Joe Root named in England's Champions Trophy squad, Ben Stokes misses out
1 day, 7 hours ago

Joe Root named in England's Champions Trophy squad, Ben Stokes misses out

India Today  

England and Wales Cricket Board announced the squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and India tour on Sunday, December 22. Star batter Joe Root has returned to the ODI setup for the first time since the ODI World Cup 2023. However, all rounder Ben Stokes has missed out from the 15-member squad following a left hamstring injury sustained …

Ben Stokes eager to keep Ashes thoughts at bay as England prepare to end 2024
1 week, 4 days ago

Ben Stokes eager to keep Ashes thoughts at bay as England prepare to end 2024

The Independent  

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Ben Stokes opted out of IPL bidding to prolong international cricket career with England
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Ben Stokes opted out of IPL bidding to prolong international cricket career with England

Hindustan Times  

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — England test captain Ben Stokes said he opted out of the bidding in the Indian Premier League to prioritize playing international cricket in what he described as the “back end” of his career. Ben Stokes opted out of IPL bidding to prolong international cricket career with England Stokes sat out the lucrative IPL this year to …

Ben Stokes breaks silence on IPL 2025 mega auction absence, England captain says ’There’s no hiding..’
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Ben Stokes breaks silence on IPL 2025 mega auction absence, England captain says ’There’s no hiding..’

Live Mint  

England Test captain Ben Stokes admitted that he didn't register for the Indian Premier League auction, to prolong his career. In the IPL 2025 mega auction, which concluded on Monday, as many as 182 players found teams at a cost of cumulative ₹639.15 crore. Speaking ahead of the England's Test series against New Zealand, Stokes revealed he wanted to look …

Will Joe Root and Ben Stokes be included in England's Champions Trophy squad? Jos Buttler responds
1 month ago

Will Joe Root and Ben Stokes be included in England's Champions Trophy squad? Jos Buttler responds

India TV News  

England white-ball skipper Jos Buttler has stated that Joe Root and Ben Stokes are not guaranteed a slot back in the team for the upcoming Champions Trophy. Notably, both Root and Stokes haven't played for England in ODIs since the World Cup 2023 in India where they finished at seventh place with only three wins in nine matches. Interestingly, even …

Ben Stokes likely to sit out the IPL to prioritise England’s Test team
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ben Stokes likely to sit out the IPL to prioritise England’s Test team

The Telegraph  

Ben Stokes is likely to lead a string of key England players sitting out the 2025 Indian Premier League ahead of a huge year for his Test team. England players are facing tricky decisions over whether to enter the auction for next year’s tournament because of new regulations put in place by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, …

Ben Stokes is ruled OUT of England's Test series against Sri Lanka as scans reveal hamstring tear - with captain now targeting October return for Pakistan tour
4 months, 1 week ago

Ben Stokes is ruled OUT of England's Test series against Sri Lanka as scans reveal hamstring tear - with captain now targeting October return for Pakistan tour

Daily Mail  

Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the remainder of England’s international summer after scans confirmed a tear in his left hamstring. Stokes, 33, is now targeting a return to fitness for October’s tour of Pakistan, as he hands the team over to deputy Ollie Pope for three Tests versus Sri Lanka starting next week in Manchester. 'As a result …

SA20 2025: Joe Root joins Paarl Royals; MI Cape Town offer record-breaking deal to Ben Stokes
5 months ago

SA20 2025: Joe Root joins Paarl Royals; MI Cape Town offer record-breaking deal to Ben Stokes

India TV News  

Paarl Royals announced the signing of England veteran Joe Root for the SA20 2025 season on Friday, July 19. In another story, MI Cape Town are reportedly set to sign Ben Stokes for a record deal of £800,000 for the third edition of South Africa's premier T20 franchise league. Both English stars withdrew from the Indian Premier League 2024 season …

Ben Stokes looks to build 'strong squad' capable of regaining Ashes down under
5 months, 1 week ago

Ben Stokes looks to build 'strong squad' capable of regaining Ashes down under

India TV News  

England's red-ball captain Ben Stokes has made his intentions clear that he wants to build a "strong enough squad" that could "not just compete with Australia" but beat them in the 2025-26 Ashes down under. The flamboyant allrounder wants England's Test squad to take every step in the right direction and be battle-hardened to win back the biggest silverware in …

Archer’s return gives England wary optimism of retaining the T20 World Cup title
7 months ago

Archer’s return gives England wary optimism of retaining the T20 World Cup title

Associated Press  

LONDON — Fingers crossed. That was the common expression used about Jofra Archer by Rob Key, the managing director of England’s men’s cricket, when he announced the squad for the Twenty20 World Cup. But he was extra motivated by the thought of playing in front of family, friends and his dogs in Barbados, which hosts England’s first two T20 World …

England Test captain Ben Stokes set to make first Durham appearance in two years
7 months, 1 week ago

England Test captain Ben Stokes set to make first Durham appearance in two years

The Independent  

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England announce squad for T20 World Cup 2024, Jofra Archer returns
7 months, 3 weeks ago

England announce squad for T20 World Cup 2024, Jofra Archer returns

India TV News  

England and Wales Cricket Board have announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup with Jos Buttler as the captain. But his unclear scan results for the back injury has led to England falling back on Jordan who has played five World Cup so far and brings in a wealth of experience having played 88 T20Is so far. …

Jofra Archer, Will Jacks named in England’s squad for T20 World Cup 2024
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Jofra Archer, Will Jacks named in England’s squad for T20 World Cup 2024

Al Jazeera  

Holders England have also named slow left-hander Tom Hartley and big-hitting batter Will Jacks in their 15-man squad. England have selected fast bowler Jofra Archer in their provisional squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, setting up a much-awaited international return for one of cricket’s most exciting bowlers whose career has been derailed by injuries. Lancashire’s left-arm spinning …

'Whatever he decides...': Former England cricketer opens up on Stokes' decision to pull out of T20 World Cup
8 months, 2 weeks ago

'Whatever he decides...': Former England cricketer opens up on Stokes' decision to pull out of T20 World Cup

India TV News  

England's Test captain Ben Stokes pulled out of the upcoming T20 World Cup aiming to regain full fitness from his ongoing issue with knee. He wants to get back to the all-rounder that he was and he feels like getting some workload through the knee in a controlled environment, without the help of a scale to pressurise the nature of …

Ben Stokes pulls out of T20 World Cup to focus on fitness
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ben Stokes pulls out of T20 World Cup to focus on fitness

The Hindu  

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has pulled out of the T20 World Cup in June and July. Commenting on his decision, Stokes said: “I’m working hard and focusing on building my bowling fitness back up to fulfil a full role as an all-rounder in all formats of cricket. “The recent Test tour of India highlighted how far behind I was from …

Ben Stokes 'man enough' to accept defeat in India Tests: England have been outplayed
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ben Stokes 'man enough' to accept defeat in India Tests: England have been outplayed

India Today  

Ben Stokes admitted that England have been ‘outplayed’ by India in the recently-concluded 5-match Test series. England started the series after winning the Hyderabad Test by 28 runs, but since then, Stokes’ men lost 4 Tests in a row in Vizag, Rajkot, Ranchi and Dharamsala to concede the series 1-4. ‘Anderson is as fit as I've ever seen him’ England …

Ben Stokes hits back at Steve Harmison for comments on England's lack of preparation for India tour
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Ben Stokes hits back at Steve Harmison for comments on England's lack of preparation for India tour

Hindustan Times  

London, December 30 : England all-rounder and Test captain Ben Stokes hit back at compatriot and former pacer Steve Harmison for his criticism of the team's preparation for their tour to India. Harmison, who is also a former team-mate at Durham and a close friend of Stokes, said that arriving in India just three days before the start of the …

Ben Stokes hits back at former team-mate Steve Harmison's claims 'underprepared' England will 'deserve to get beat 5-0' for arriving just three days before the first Test in India
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Ben Stokes hits back at former team-mate Steve Harmison's claims 'underprepared' England will 'deserve to get beat 5-0' for arriving just three days before the first Test in India

Daily Mail  

There was a shortage of seasonal goodwill between two old friends on Thursday when Ben Stokes was forced to defend England's India tour preparation after a blistering attack by Steve Harmison. 'If England go in just three days before the first Test they just have to get beat 5-0, they really do,' said Harmison on his excellent talkSPORT podcast with …

Sort out Ben Stokes' knee and Jofra Archer's elbow, and stand up to India's takeover of the world game... Mail Sport's cricket wishlist for 2024
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Sort out Ben Stokes' knee and Jofra Archer's elbow, and stand up to India's takeover of the world game... Mail Sport's cricket wishlist for 2024

Daily Mail  

England have a packed calendar throughout 2024, with a blockbuster Test series in India getting underway in January. England will be hoping to maintain the momentum under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum in Tests, as well as have a white ball resurgence following a disappointing World Cup defence. Captain Ben Stokes, and head coach Brendon McCullum must stick to their …

Ben Stokes set to unleash promising spin duo on India as England announce squad for five Tests
1 year ago

Ben Stokes set to unleash promising spin duo on India as England announce squad for five Tests

Hindustan Times  

Captain Ben Stokes and England have added three mystery picks in their 16-member squad that will play India in five Tests starting next month. The ECB have handed maiden call-ups to fast bowler Gus Atkinson along with spinners Tom Hartley and Shoaib Bashir in England's pursuit of winning their first Test series in India since 2012. Ben Stokes is expected …

England Tour Of India 2024 Ben Stokes Named Captain England Squad For IND vs ENG Five Tests
1 year ago

England Tour Of India 2024 Ben Stokes Named Captain England Squad For IND vs ENG Five Tests

ABP News  

England squad for IND vs ENG Test series: Premier England all-rounder Ben Stokes is set to captain a 16-member squad for the upcoming IND vs ENG five-Test series, starting early next year in January. The England Test squad for the upcoming INDIA vs ENGLAND five-match Test series includes three uncapped players: fast bowler Gus Atkinson from Surrey, along with off-spinners …

'Under the knife done' - England Test captain Ben Stokes to undergo rehab after successful surgery
1 year ago

'Under the knife done' - England Test captain Ben Stokes to undergo rehab after successful surgery

India TV News  

England's red-ball skipper Ben Stokes has successfully undergone knee surgery and will now spend time undergoing rehabilitation to regain full fitness ahead of England's five-match-long Test tour of India starting January 25, 2024. The star English allrounder was unable to display his bowling prowess lately due to his left knee injury and played as a batter for the Three Lions …

Ben Stokes' CSK release the latest saga in England's love-hate relationship with IPL
1 year ago

Ben Stokes' CSK release the latest saga in England's love-hate relationship with IPL

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Premier League’s tenuous relationship with English cricket is more than a decade and a half old, the passage of time doing precious little to stabilise a potentially mutually beneficial bond. Ben Stokes played just 2 games for CSK in their title winning campaign in IPL 2023 Among the few respected active voices in English cricket to sing praises …

Archer, Brook and Rashid join list of England players who will not play in IPL
1 year ago

Archer, Brook and Rashid join list of England players who will not play in IPL

The Independent  

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Ben Stokes makes himself unavailable for IPL 2024 citing fitness and workload concerns
1 year, 1 month ago

Ben Stokes makes himself unavailable for IPL 2024 citing fitness and workload concerns

India TV News  

England's Test skipper Ben Stokes has made himself unavailable for the Indian Premier League 2024 season citing fitness and workload concerns, as confirmed by his current IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings. Chennai had spent a whopping INR 16.25 crore to rope Stokes in at the IPL 2023 mini-auction in Kerala but the star allrounder was only able to play two …

ENG vs NZ: Ben Stokes turns up once again in must win game, Vaughan lauds maiden ODI World Cup century from batter
1 year, 1 month ago

ENG vs NZ: Ben Stokes turns up once again in must win game, Vaughan lauds maiden ODI World Cup century from batter

India Today  

England batter Ben Stokes hit his maiden ODI World Cup century on Wednesday, 8 November, while playing against the Netherlands. Stokes saved England from yet another embarrassment in World Cup 2023, hitting 108 runs from 84 balls at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Ben Stokes, who is playing as a pure batter due to his knee injury in …

England must show strong leadership and send Ben Stokes home – Steve Harmison
1 year, 1 month ago

England must show strong leadership and send Ben Stokes home – Steve Harmison

The Independent  

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IND vs ENG, World Cup 2023: India, looking to extend winning run, faces bruised and battered England
1 year, 1 month ago

IND vs ENG, World Cup 2023: India, looking to extend winning run, faces bruised and battered England

The Hindu  

The labyrinth of roads criss-crossing Lucknow’s heart are dotted with heritage buildings, harking back to a bygone era. In this city imbued with history’s footprints, India takes on England in a World Cup game at the Ekana Stadium here on Sunday. READ | Dot-ball percentages, seam, swing and constant backing: How Indian bowlers are fuelling search for elusive ICC silverware …

Ben Stokes signs only one-year extension, ECB offers central contracts to seven new players
1 year, 1 month ago

Ben Stokes signs only one-year extension, ECB offers central contracts to seven new players

India TV News  

The England and Wales Cricket Board announced fresh central contracts from the men's team on Tuesday, October 24. Seven new players, including rising star Harry Brook, received their first-ever central contracts which will be valid from Oct 1, 2023. Reece Topley and Moeen Ali are also among eight players with one-year extensions along with star batter David Malan who was …

World Cup 2023: England announce pacer Brydon Carse as Reece Topley's replacement
1 year, 2 months ago

World Cup 2023: England announce pacer Brydon Carse as Reece Topley's replacement

India TV News  

A faltering campaign in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup for England was further dealt a blow with Reece Topley's injury as the left-arm pacer was ruled out of the tournament after sustaining the same during his side's game against South Africa in Mumbai on Saturday, October 2021. Jofra Archer couldn't be considered so England will now fly in Brydon …

ENG vs SA, ODI World Cup 2023: England hopes for change in fortune with Stokes set to return
1 year, 2 months ago

ENG vs SA, ODI World Cup 2023: England hopes for change in fortune with Stokes set to return

The Hindu  

The cameras panned towards Ben Stokes as he hit the training ground on Friday afternoon. For nearly thirty-odd minutes, Stokes bowled to Mark Wood and David Willey and even managed to spin them out a couple of times - indicating that he’s set for a return in England’s must-win World Cup fixture against South Africa at the Wankhede Stadium. After …

World Cup 2023: All eyes on Stokes as England superstar indicates return against South Africa
1 year, 2 months ago

World Cup 2023: All eyes on Stokes as England superstar indicates return against South Africa

The Hindu  

Ben Stokes batted in the nets for nearly an hour and looked set to make his first appearance in this edition of the World Cup in England’s must-win fixture against South Africa at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. Having missed out on England’s first three outings due to a hip injury, Stokes took throwdowns from assistant coach Marcus Trescothick and …

World Cup 2023: England all-rounder Ben Stokes declares himself available for South Africa clash
1 year, 2 months ago

World Cup 2023: England all-rounder Ben Stokes declares himself available for South Africa clash

India TV News  

The star all-rounder Ben Stokes is set to return during England's World Cup 2023 game against South Africa on October 21. Stokes missed England's opening three games due to a sore hip but has declared himself fully fit to return during his team's next game in Mumbai. Stokes smashed 182 runs against New Zealand in the third ODI game to …

World Cup 2023: Ben Stokes' impending return to playing XI set to create selection headaches for England
1 year, 2 months ago

World Cup 2023: Ben Stokes' impending return to playing XI set to create selection headaches for England

India TV News  

The impending return of England's talismanic allrounder Ben Stokes to the playing XI is going to create major selection headaches for the English team management ahead of the upcoming World Cup clash against South Africa at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday, October 21. When the England captain Jos Buttler was asked to give an update on Stokes' fitness …

'Ben Stokes' unavailability...' - Chetan Sharma dissects reason behind England's dwindling World Cup campaign
1 year, 2 months ago

'Ben Stokes' unavailability...' - Chetan Sharma dissects reason behind England's dwindling World Cup campaign

India TV News  

England were being touted as one of the favourites to claim the 2023 World Cup title before the marquee tournament got underway but almost two weeks into the event, the Jos Buttler-led side is struggling to maintain a winning momentum. Playing at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi against Afghanistan, the defending champions suffered a huge setback as the Hasmatullah …

Jos Buttler gives Ben Stokes fitness update for England vs Bangladesh in Cricket World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Jos Buttler gives Ben Stokes fitness update for England vs Bangladesh in Cricket World Cup

The Independent  

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World Cup 2023: England captain Jos Buttler slams 'poor' Dharamsala outfield, provides crucial update on Ben Stokes
1 year, 2 months ago

World Cup 2023: England captain Jos Buttler slams 'poor' Dharamsala outfield, provides crucial update on Ben Stokes

Firstpost  

The notoriously sandy and bare outfield at the picturesque Himalayan ground, where England face Bangladesh in their next outing on Tuesday, has already come under fire at the tournament. Dharamsala: England captain Jos Buttler has his “fingers crossed” that players avoid serious injury in their World Cup clash against Bangladesh on a Dharamsala surface he described as “poor”. But if …

ODI World Cup | England’s Ben Stokes unlikely to play against Bangladesh
1 year, 2 months ago

ODI World Cup | England’s Ben Stokes unlikely to play against Bangladesh

The Hindu  

England’s allrounder Ben Stokes is unlikely to appear in the team’s second ODI World Cup match against Bangladesh in Dharamshala on October 10. A hip niggle kept England’s Test captain out of the World Cup opener against New Zealand, which the defending champion lost by nine wickets. Meanwhile, Chris Tetley, the ICC’s head of events, and pitch consultant Andy Atkinson …

ICC World Cup 2023: Stokes likely to miss Bangladesh match, Dharamsala outfield rated average
1 year, 2 months ago

ICC World Cup 2023: Stokes likely to miss Bangladesh match, Dharamsala outfield rated average

The Hindu  

England’s all-rounder Ben Stokes is unlikely to appear in the team’s second ODI World Cup match against Bangladesh in Dharamsala on Tuesday. A hip niggle kept England’s Test captain out of the World Cup opener against New Zealand, which the team lost by nine wickets. FOLLOW | LIVE: INDIA VS AUSTRALIA SCORE, UPDATES AND MORE Stokes, who was the Player-of-the-Match …

ICC Mens Cricket World Cup 2023: All 10 Captains Pose With Trophy As Cricketing Extravaganza Begins In India- WATCH
1 year, 2 months ago

ICC Mens Cricket World Cup 2023: All 10 Captains Pose With Trophy As Cricketing Extravaganza Begins In India- WATCH

ABP News  

The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 is all set to get the underway at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 5 with 2019 winners England taking on runners-up New Zealand in the opening clash. Take a look at the iconic picture and a video which has gone viral: View this post on Instagram A post shared by …

Ben Stokes doubtful for England's ODI World Cup opener against New Zealand; Harry Brook may debut in Ahmedabad
1 year, 2 months ago

Ben Stokes doubtful for England's ODI World Cup opener against New Zealand; Harry Brook may debut in Ahmedabad

Hindustan Times  

The universe seems conspiring to fulfill Harry Brook's World Cup dreams and the 24-year-old is likely to make his tournament debut replacing Ben Stokes, who is nursing a minor hip injury, in Thursday's opener against New Zealand in Ahmedabad. England head coach Matthew Mott and Ben Stokes during practice England sacrificed opener Jason Roy to accommodate Brook, who has been …

ODI World Cup 2023: England’s Stokes doubtful for opener against New Zealand with hip injury
1 year, 2 months ago

ODI World Cup 2023: England’s Stokes doubtful for opener against New Zealand with hip injury

The Hindu  

England star Ben Stokes could miss the World Cup opener against New Zealand due to a hip injury, with captain Jos Buttler admitting Wednesday “it’s not the time to take risks”. It’s going to be a long tournament.” The 32-year-old Stokes was selected for the World Cup as a specialist batsman after a long-standing knee injury ruled out his role …

England Announce 15-Member Squad For ICC Men World Cup 2023, Jofra Archer Named Travelling Reserve
1 year, 3 months ago

England Announce 15-Member Squad For ICC Men World Cup 2023, Jofra Archer Named Travelling Reserve

ABP News  

The England Men's selection committee has officially confirmed the 15-member squad for the upcoming 2023 ICC Men's World Cup. Luke Wright, the National Selector for the England Men's team, expressed his confidence in this squad's ability to travel to India and secure a World Cup victory. Also on ABP LIVE | Ishan Kishan Mimics Virat Kohli's Walk After Asia Cup …

ICC World Cup 2023: England replace Jason Roy with Harry Brook in 15-man squad
1 year, 3 months ago

ICC World Cup 2023: England replace Jason Roy with Harry Brook in 15-man squad

Firstpost  

England on Sunday drafted explosive batter Harry Brook into their squad for the ICC World Cup title defence that begins next month, leaving Jason Roy out of the final 15. Roy played more one-day internationals than any other England player since the 2019 title that he helped to secure with a pick up and throw for a run-out to ensure …

ENG vs NZ, 1st ODI Playing XIs: Harry Brook to open innings, Root, Stokes return after gap of 14 months
1 year, 3 months ago

ENG vs NZ, 1st ODI Playing XIs: Harry Brook to open innings, Root, Stokes return after gap of 14 months

India TV News  

England and New Zealand start their preparations for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 as they clash in the first ODI match at Cardiff's Sophia Gardens on Friday, September 8. For New Zealand, the star left-arm pacer Trent Boult misses out but the Kiwis have fielded a strong pace attack in the form of Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Tim Southee …

ODI World Cup 2023 door not closed on Brook, says England captain Buttler
1 year, 3 months ago

ODI World Cup 2023 door not closed on Brook, says England captain Buttler

The Hindu  

Harry Brook could still be part of England’s World Cup title defence despite failing to find a place in the original 15-member squad for the 50-overs cricket showpiece event in India later this year, skipper Jos Buttler said. Ben Stokes coming back and being available just as a batter changes the dynamic a little bit.” A key architect of England’s …

'Absolutely flabbergasted': Kevin Pietersen lashes out at ECB over young star's omission from World Cup squad
1 year, 4 months ago

'Absolutely flabbergasted': Kevin Pietersen lashes out at ECB over young star's omission from World Cup squad

Hindustan Times  

England's preliminary squad for the 2023 World Cup was one that turned a few heads, primarily because its announcement confirmed that Ben Stokes was indeed coming out of retirement in the ODI format. Kevin Pietersen said that Harry Brook is too talented to be left out of the World Cup squad However, rumours started doing the rounds of Stokes considering …

Former Australia captain Tim Paine hits out at Ben Stokes for retirement U-turn ahead of ODI World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Former Australia captain Tim Paine hits out at Ben Stokes for retirement U-turn ahead of ODI World Cup

Firstpost  

Stokes, 32, had previously announced his retirement from One Day Internationals in July of the previous year, citing the challenge of juggling three formats of the game Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine hit out at England Test captain Ben Stokes for his decision to come out of ODI retirement and participate in the World Cup. While England’s cricket enthusiasts …

Paine hits out at Stokes for coming out of ODI retirement to play in World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Paine hits out at Stokes for coming out of ODI retirement to play in World Cup

The Hindu  

Former Australian Test skipper Tim Paine has lashed out at England Test captain Ben Stokes for coming out of ODI retirement to play in the World Cup, saying he cannot just “pick” and “choose” events. While England is excited about the all-rounder’s return to the ODI side ahead of the World Cup in India from October 5, Paine indicated Stokes …

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