England skipper Jos Buttler will speak with Ben Stokes to find out if the all-rounder is ready to reconsider his ODI retirement, according to England white-ball coach Matthew Mott. According to Mott, Stokes performing as a specialist batter in the ODI World Cup in 2023 is acceptable to the administration of the England squad.
At the age of 31, Stokes unexpectedly announced that he would be retiring from ODIs in July of last year. He announced his departure from the format by saying that he could no longer continue to play all three game variants.
With the bat, Stokes was instrumental in the recently completed Ashes 2023, which ended 2-2. Due to his knee ailment, which has been bothering him for some time, he was unable to bowl as much.
“Look at what he brings with the bat”: Ben Stokes
In any case, when Jack Leach suffered an injury, Stokes sent Moeen Ali a distress call asking him to return from Test retirement for the 2023 Ashes. The defending ODI world champions would like Stokes to take similar action, therefore England will be hoping for it.
Matthew Mott said to the Daily Mail that, “Jos will probably lead the way on that communication, but Ben’s pretty straight with all of us. We will see if he’s keen. There has not been a clear direction on what he’s going to do yet, but we are still hopeful. I’ve always said his bowling would be a bonus, but just look at what he brings with the bat, even in the field.”
The England white-ball coach added that he was impressed by the performance of Stokes in the Ashes. He said, “Watching him throughout the whole Ashes series, he had such a great presence. He’s done it for years when it comes to performing in one-day cricket and so he’s an invaluable commodity.”
With 105 ODI appearances for England, Stokes scored 2924 runs at an average of 38.98, including three centuries and 21 fifty-pluses. He had 74 wickets taken with an average of 42.39 while bowling.
Fans react to reports of England considering taking Ben Stokes out of ODI retirement:
Few updates on England cricket (Daily Mail):
– Jos Buttler will call Ben Stokes and request him to play the 2023 World Cup.
– England will pick their World Cup squad on Tuesday.
– England keen to have Jofra Archer for the mega event. pic.twitter.com/93T6jxISaS— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) August 13, 2023
Bye bye india?
— Satya P Singh(spbtctrade) (@spsinghweb) August 13, 2023
King kohli ready to own them pic.twitter.com/kYprhwacSJ
— KOHLIverse ? (@82off52) August 13, 2023
I don't think Ben stokes will come out of ODI retirement.
— Nakli Deadpool? (@NakliDeadpool) August 13, 2023
England will pick their World cup Squad on Tuesday.
And Indian team yet to announce their Asia cup Squad.
Wow
— SantoshSPEAKS (@SmpPhukan) August 13, 2023
First Moeen and now Ben, why call it retirement then?
— Anuraj Kumar (@BeAnuraj) August 13, 2023
England doesn't like to play internationals without their overseas players ?
— Priyanshu (@iampriyanshu23) August 13, 2023
If this happens then eng is coming for their 2nd one
— CaptainCoolCult (@CaptainCoolCult) August 13, 2023
Stokes should not come now he said that he won't come
— Aarav Mavi (@AaravMavi14) August 13, 2023
Jofra will be brahmastraa which will be used in semi final and Finals ?
— Politics n Cricket ????????? (@rs_3702) August 13, 2023
Like how Stokes messaged Moeen "Ashes?", now Stokes finds himself in the same situation. It's gonna be interesting if he decides to change his mind and participate like Moeen did.
— Caught At Point (@Caught_At_Point) August 13, 2023
