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Ben Stokes makes ODI comeback, slams an impressive half-century against New Zealand

Ben Stokes is back with a bang in the ODI format ahead of the World Cup in India. He is looking in good touch despite not playing any ODI in the last year or so.

aditya-kukalyekar Written By: Aditya Kukalyekar [Published on: September 08, 2023 20:37 IST]
  • England all-rounder and Test captain Ben Stokes announced his ODI retirement last year. The reason for the same was the hectic international schedule.
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    England all-rounder and Test captain Ben Stokes announced his ODI retirement last year. The reason for the same was the hectic international schedule.
  • However, calls began to grow for his ODI comeback soon after the end of the Ashes series. After denying at first, Stokes decided to make a U-turn from his retirement and be available for the World Cup
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    However, calls began to grow for his ODI comeback soon after the end of the Ashes series. After denying at first, Stokes decided to make a U-turn from his retirement and be available for the World Cup
  • Accordingly, Ben Stokes was included in the ODI squad of England for the four-match series against New Zealand at home. He also posed for pictures in the new jersey launch ahead of the series
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    Accordingly, Ben Stokes was included in the ODI squad of England for the four-match series against New Zealand at home. He also posed for pictures in the new jersey launch ahead of the series
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  • Ben Stokes came out to bat at four in the first ODI vs NZ. He didn't disappoint on his comeback and scored an impressive 52 off 69 balls with 3 fours and a six to his name.
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    Ben Stokes came out to bat at four in the first ODI vs NZ. He didn't disappoint on his comeback and scored an impressive 52 off 69 balls with 3 fours and a six to his name.
  • Stokes also stitched a crucial partnership of 88 runs for the fourth wicket with skipper Jos Buttler who slammed 72 runs off 68 balls with 5 fours and 2 sixes.
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    Stokes also stitched a crucial partnership of 88 runs for the fourth wicket with skipper Jos Buttler who slammed 72 runs off 68 balls with 5 fours and 2 sixes.
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