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Ben Stokes insists he is comfortable with players choosing franchise cricket riches over England

The Test captain understands England may have to contend with availability issues in the years ahead

Evening Standard

Jonny Bairstow does not expect England to lack cohesion in World Cup defence

England beat New Zealand at Lord’s to win the 2019 edition.

The Independent UK

Moeen Ali does not rule out possible World Cup place for ‘unlucky’ Harry Brook

Brook was left out of a preliminary 15-man squad for next month’s 50-over title defence after Ben Stokes returned from one-day retirement.

The Independent UK

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Saudi Arabia has so much money to spend on sports no one else can compete, says one of world’s most popular athletes

The oil-rich nation is investing billions in sports—which includes splashing out on huge salaries for some of the world’s most famous athletes.

Fortune

England’s Cricket World Cup wannabes out to stake their claim as T20 series begins

England’s men this evening start their belated white-ball summer in Durham, as the T20 series against New Zealand gets under way.

Evening Standard

Buttler welcomes 'superstar' Stokes back into England ODI fold

Jos Buttler hails Ben Stokes' return to England's ODI squad, saying it's "excellent news" and a "no-brainer" to have the "superstar" back. Stokes, who played a pivotal role in England's 2019 World Cup win, will be returning as a specialist batter and Buttler is looking forward to a "great test"…

The Hindu

Buttler believes England are on right path despite ‘not perfect’ buildup

On the eve of the first T20 against New Zealand, Jos Buttler said England’s success at the T20 World Cup showed they can prosper at the 50-over event

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Jos Buttler welcomes 'superstar' Ben Stokes back into England ODI fold

NEW DELHI: Jos Buttler, the captain of the England limited-overs team, has praised Ben Stokes as a "superstar" after Stokes' decision to end his retirement from one-day international cricket.

The Times of India

Jos Buttler delighted to welcome ‘superstar’ Ben Stokes back into ODI fold

The England Test skipper had originally called time on his 50-over career last summer amid concerns surrounding workload and a knee problem.

The Independent UK

Brydon Carse inspired by Mark Wood as he aims to seal England T20 place

Fast bowler has learned from his Durham teammate as he prepares to take on New Zealand in the T20 series that starts on Wednesday

The Guardian - UK

Jos Buttler believes Harry Brook could still force his way into World Cup squad

Brook was omitted from the preliminary party to travel to India in the autumn.

The Independent UK

On this day in 2019: Ben Stokes seals an Ashes win for the ages

Stokes’ unbeaten 135 – and 76-run partnership with Jack Leach (1no) – earned an unforgettable victory over Australia at Headingley.

The Independent UK

Selfish vs altruistic in sport: No ‘I’ in team, but there’s a ‘me’

Selfish vs altruistic in sport: No ‘I’ in team, but there’s a ‘me’After he got to his 100th international century, Sachin Tendulkar said that it would be selfish of anyone to retire at the top. “When you are at the top,” he said, “you should serve the nation.” Yet, selfishness…

The Hindu

It's an open World Cup: Brendon McCullum

'Whoever starts well in WC will give themselves best chance of success'

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"Ben is very....": Jos Buttler reveals behind-the-scenes story of Ben Stokes ending ODI retirement

NEW DELHI: Ben Stokes announced his retirement from ODI cricket in July 2022, yet he later overturned his choice and earned a spot in England's initial squad for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023.

The Independent UK

Harry Brook disappointed by omission from England World Cup squad

Ben Stokes’ return to the ODI arena meant there was no place in the 15-man preliminary party for Brook.

The Times of India

'Me, me, me': Ben Stokes mocked by former Australia captain for deciding to end ODI retirement

Former Australian Test captain Tim Paine has criticized England's Test captain Ben Stokes for reversing his decision to retire from 50-over internationals in white-ball cricket and rejoining the team for the World Cup. Paine stated that Stokes should not be allowed to selectively participate in events at his convenience.

The Hindu

Paine hits out at Stokes for coming out of ODI retirement to play in World Cup

Former Australian Test skipper Tim Paine has lashed out at England Test captain Ben Stokes for coming out of ODI retirement to play in the World Cup, saying he cannot just “pick” and “choose” events.

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The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: England v Spain, Ben Stokes and Noah Lyles

Have you been following the big stories in football, cricket, tennis, rugby and athletics?

The Independent UK

Lionesses and Man City celebrate success – Thursday’s sporting social

Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope and Sir Alastair Cook made a late bid for a place on Europe’s Ryder Cup team.

The Independent UK

Harry Brook pushed out of preliminary World Cup squad by Ben Stokes’ return

Jofra Archer and Brook may be selected as two of three travelling reserves.

Evening Standard

England selector Luke Wright laments ‘hardest decision’ after Harry Brook’s World Cup omission

Ben Stokes’ decision to reverse his ODI retirement for title defence in India means no place in the 15-man squad for budding superstar Brook

The Hindu

ICC ODI World Cup 2023 | Ben Stokes in England's provisional squad, Brook, Archer miss out

Ben Stokes returns to England’s ODI squad for ICC World Cup 2023 while Harry Brook and Jofra Archer were omitted.

The Times of India

Ben Stokes in, Harry Brook and Jofra Archer miss out in England's provisional squad for World Cup

NEW DELHI: Making a retirement U-turn in one-dayers on Wednesday, the England Test skipper Ben Stokes was included in the provisional squad for the 50-over World Cup, which starts from October 5 in India.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes to play as specialist batter at World Cup after ODI retirement U-turn

Stokes branded a three-format schedule as “unsustainable” when calling time on his ODI career 13 months ago.

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