Ben Stokes To Miss His First Few Games In The ODI World Cup 2023: England cricket captain Jos Buttler has confirmed that all-rounder Ben Stokes is carrying a hip niggle and a decision on his availability for the team’s first ODI World Cup 2023 match against New Zealand will be taken tomorrow morning.
Stokes is one of England’s most important players and his absence would be a major blow to the team. He is a world-class batsman and bowler, and he also provides valuable leadership on the field. Buttler said that the team will assess Stokes’ condition tomorrow morning and make a decision on his availability based on that.
Jos Buttler confirms Ben Stokes is carrying a hip niggle. Decision on his availability will be taken tomorrow morning. pic.twitter.com/YqydV0nVPM
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 4, 2023
“Stokes has a bit of a niggle in his hip,” Buttler said. “We’ll assess him in the morning and see how he is. We’ll decide then whether he’s available for the game.”
England will be hoping that Stokes is able to recover in time for the match against New Zealand. The match is scheduled to start at 10:30am local time on Saturday.
England’s ODI squad has shown promising performance in 2023, with a winning rate of 58.33% in 12 matches played so far. They have won seven games, which is a good sign for the team. The consistent display of their skills on the field has made them one of the most competitive sides in the format.
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With the right mix of experience and young talent, England’s squad is geared up for further success in the coming matches. Overall, the team’s performance looks promising, and they have proved to be a tough competitor for any team they face.
Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, David Willey, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes
Kane Williamson (c), Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Young
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