‘King won’t return’ – Fans react to England management’s decision of getting Ben Stokes back for upcoming ODI World Cup

The English team’s head coach, Matthew Mott, has revealed that white-ball skipper Jos Buttler will have a conversation with red-ball skipper Ben Stokes to get him back for the upcoming ODI World Cup that is slated to take place in October and November in the host country, India. Notably, the English team will definitely be looking to defend its title. In addition, the great all-rounder recently levelled up the prestigious Ashes series by 2-2 against Pat Cummins’ side despite losing the first two matches on their home soil.

In addition, England’s white coach says that Ben Stokes’ bowling would have been a bonus for their team. Moreover, the head coach wasn’t sure how the left-handed batter could contribute with the bat. Furthermore, Mott says watching Stokes during the recently concluded Ashes series was pleasing.

“Jos will probably lead the way on that communication, but Ben’s pretty straight with all of us. We will see if he’s keen. I’ve always said his bowling would be a bonus, but just look at what he brings with the bat, even in the field. Watching him throughout the whole Ashes, he had such a great presence,” Matthew Mott said on Mail Sport.

Ben Stokes shone in the 2019 World Cup final

Notably, the English cricketer was the prominent batter during the 2019 World Cup, as the star batter hammered an unbeaten 84 runs against New Zealand during the final match at Lord’s. Moreover, after drawing the score in 50 overs, the 32-year-old batter played a crucial knock in the super over, which made them earn the title of the 2019 World Cup. Following the win, Stokes was named Player of the Match in the final.

Meanwhile, the Southpaw has played 105 ODI matches while collecting 2924 runs, with the best score of 102 not out. Moreover, the tremendous left-handed batter has three centuries and twenty-one and a half centuries to his credit. In addition, the right-arm pacer has scalped 74 wickets with a best score of 5/61 in ODIs.

Check out how fans have reacted to the same:

This is crazy drama , first retire then come back and play !! No value for retirement

— Piyush Darji (@piyushD009) August 13, 2023

Ye sab kya horaha hai player jab marzii retirement de sakta hai! Phir jab bhi koi baat aatii hai icc event ki toh talk with b stokes etc …..He already said that he won't reverse his decision

— Hakeem Sahil (@Hakeem_Sahil_8) August 13, 2023

The king won't Return 😎,
He has already won the mace single handedly…

— 🦅: (@Hustler4CSK) August 13, 2023

🔥🔥

— msd_stan (@bdrijalab) August 13, 2023

Ye toh hona hi tha as expected

— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) August 13, 2023

Best fast bowling allrounder in the world currently.

— Pawan Shukla (@Shukla8175) August 13, 2023

As england won world cup due to his Bat iykyk pic.twitter.com/4BqvKKxa9X

— memes_hallabol (@memes_hallabol) August 13, 2023

It’s already an year of taking back retirements, so not surprised if he comes back, but whom will he replace in the 11?

— Rahul Varma (@urscoolrahul) August 13, 2023

No ben stoke is not afridi.🤡💯🤣

— Satya P Singh(spbtctrade) (@spsinghweb) August 13, 2023

Ben Stokes every-time pic.twitter.com/YSSDRhhHy9

— CHARLIE (@CharlieGulshan) August 13, 2023