The talented all-rounder Ben Stokes has made the decision not to participate in the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023, to be held in India. He has already announced his retirement from one-day internationals, leaving England’s white-ball coach Matthew Mott and captain Jos Buttler disappointed as they had hoped for his return to defend the title.
After the conclusion of the final Ashes 2023 Test, Stokes is set to take a long break and go on holiday. Despite the team’s desire for his return, he remains committed to his retirement from ODIs and has no intentions of altering his decision.
The 2023 ICC World Cup will be without Stokes, who has been a key figure in England’s limited-overs setup. His explosive batting and effective bowling have been instrumental in several victories for the team. Here are his ODI stats:
Ben Stokes ODI Career Stats
Matches: 105
Batting Average: 39.6
Bowling Average: 42.4
Hundreds: 3
Fifties: 21
Wickets: 88
Stokes’ decision not to participate in the World Cup is partly influenced by his ambition to lead England in the next Ashes series in Australia. However, his knee injury has been a concern, impacting his regular bowling spells.
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England will undoubtedly miss Stokes’ exceptional all-round skills in the 2023 World Cup, but the focus now shifts to the team’s preparations to defend their title without the talented cricketer in their ranks.