Ben Stokes makes a surprising return to England's ODI squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand after announcing his retirement in July 2022.
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Stokes to play as pure batter
The all-rounder, who cited playing across formats as "unsustainable," is expected to play as a pure batter in ODIs.
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A look at his ODI record
Stokes, England's Test captain, has an impressive ODI record, with 2,924 runs and 74 wickets in 105 matches.
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World Cup heroics
Stokes played a pivotal role in England's historic 2019 World Cup win and boasts an impressive average of 66.42 in World Cup matches.
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Stokes has struggled due to knee issues
Knee issues have plagued the 32-year-old throughout his career, but his return to the ODI setup will be a litmus test ahead of the all-important World Cup title defense.