In a shocking twist that has surprised cricket followers, famend all-rounder and 2019 World Cup hero for England, Ben Stokes, has reversed his ODI retirement. This sudden transfer comes as he’s included in England’s roster for the upcoming four-match ODI sequence towards New Zealand.

Notably, the 32-year-old retired from ODI cricket in July 2022, citing the unsustainable schedule with three codecs in worldwide cricket.

Reviews counsel {that a} collective effort led by England’s Captain Jos Buttler, and Coach Mathew Mott satisfied Ben Stokes to rethink his retirement, paving the way in which for his participation within the upcoming 2023 World Cup set to happen in India this October.

Stokes, who performed 105 ODIs was the MVP in England’s 2019 World Cup victory. Stokes smashed 465 runs in 11 video games, saving his finest for final with an epic unbeaten 84 run knock within the remaining towards New Zealand.

In one other main improvement, quick bowling duo of Gus Atkinson and John Turner have acquired their maiden England all-ups, with the latter solely being included within the T20I squad.

England ODI Squad for New Zealand Collection:

Jos Buttler (C), Moeen Ali, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jason Roy, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, David Willey, Mark Wooden, Chris Woakes.

England T20I Squad for New Zealand Collection:

Jos Buttler (C), Rehan Ahmed, Moeen Ali, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue, John Turner, Luke Wooden.

The 2 groups will lock horns towards one another within the first of the 4 T20Is on August 30 in Chester-le-Avenue. The four-match ODI sequence kick begin on September 8 in Cardiff.