Former England captain and Sky Sports Cricket expert Michael Atherton reflects on Ben Stokes return to Englands ODI squad for the series against New Zealand and the Cricket World Cup; watch Englands World Cup defence live on Sky Sports throughout October and November
Ollie Pope and Mark Butcher expressed their excitement ahead of the news that Ben Stokes will return for England's Cricket World Cup defence.
The 32-year-old, who averages nearly 39 with the bat in ODIs and has three centuries and 21 half-centuries to his name from 105 matches in the format, will be used purely as a batter this time though to avoid aggravating the left knee issue which restricted his ability to bowl in the recent Ashes Test series.
"I think it is great news for England and for England fans who will be delighted to see such a great cricketer come back," Atherton said."The lure of the World Cup was just too strong. He played such a central role in England winning that World Cup four years ago and this is his chance to defend it, probably his last chance in a 50-over World Cup.
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