Stokes to play as batsman only in IndiaAFP, LONDONEngland are prepared to play Ben Stokes as a batsman only when they defend their 50-over men’s ICC World Cup title in India after the Test captain reversed his decision to retire from one-day internationals. England’s Ben Stokes celebrates taking a catch against Australia on the fourth day of the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval in London on July 31. Photo: Reuters“It wasn’t really a case of changing his [Stokes’] mind,” England national selector Luke Wright said after the squad was unveiled on Wednesday. “Once his body was in a good place and he’d had a rest, he was really keen to play. The injured Archer, the Super Over star of the 2019 World Cup final, is recovering from his latest elbow injury.

Source: Taipei Times August 17, 2023 20:02 UTC