ODI World Cup 2023
‘Dogle bnna koi inse sikhe’ – Fans react as Jos Butler reveals Ben Stokes expressed his wish to play in World Cup during IPL
After winning the ODI World Cup in 2019, Jos Butler and Co. will definitely look to defend their title in the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023, which is slated to take place later this year in India. Notably, the English team will open their journey against New Zealand on October 5. In addition, the team has marked the great comeback of Test skipper Ben Stokes in the marquee event.
Meanwhile, after his comeback in ODIs, English white ball captain Jos Butler has expressed happiness about his comeback. Notably, the Rajasthan Royals opener called Southpaw his own man. In addition, the stylish right-handed batter says that there is no need to tell him what Ben Stokes can bring to the team. Moreover, a 32-year-old cricketer has called Stokes’ comeback fantastic and delightful.
“Ben is very much his own man, he makes his own decisions. Me badgering him and saying ‘Come back, come back’ is not really the way things work with Ben. He very much makes up his own mind and decides. I don’t think you need me to tell you what Ben Stokes brings to a team. It’s fantastic to have Ben back available. Any time a player of his quality is available again is fantastic. We’re delighted to welcome him back,” Jos Buttler was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo.
Ben Stokes felt he could play in 2023 World Cup: Jos Butler
Moreover, the Taunton-born batter reveals that he had some words with the CSK batter during the IPL. In addition, the great batter says Stokes wanted to win the Ashes as well as play in the upcoming ODI World Cup.
“Ben Stokes and I spoke at the IPL, he told me there were some things he wanted to achieve this year. The Ashes was the main one, but he also felt he could play the 2023 World Cup, he’d like to do that,” he added further.
Check out how fans have reacted to the same:
Retirement is a joke these days
— Howzy (@xssfun) August 21, 2023
Then why early retirement?
— Devinadh™ 🇮🇳 (@devinadh_45) August 21, 2023
Dogle bnna koi inse sikhe retirement ko mazaak bna Diya hai 🤣🤣
— Dr. GS Bindra (PT) (@Gursimr52478812) August 22, 2023
Ben Stokes!!! pic.twitter.com/8GWkzRYS8G
— Sammy Alex M. (@alexcrypto22) August 21, 2023
But Rohit Sharma’s team is winning
— User45 (@140off113) August 21, 2023
Bazball will not work in World Cup
— Half engineer (@Half_engineer5) August 21, 2023
He'll hurt us where it hurts the most 💔
— Tas 🇮🇳 (@TasneemKhatai1) August 21, 2023
IPL 🔥🔥🔥
— Mukesh M (@mukkuseervi02) August 21, 2023
Jos the Boss❤️
— डॉ. बंडूशेठ पाटील🐦 (@MS_Dhonigiri07) August 21, 2023
