Ben Stokes is a complete all-rounder of the England team. Multiple times, the ace all-rounder proved this fact. However, England’s red-ball captain has been missing from their limited-overs squad for a while now. But the Brandon McCullum era started in English cricket. Ben Stokes expressed his readiness to rejoin England’s white-ball team, eager to play under him.
Stokes’ Desire to be Back in Limited Over Format:
Along with the Test side, former New Zealand player Brandon McCullum has taken charge of England’s all-format. Ben Stokes has expressed his willingness to return to England‘s white-ball teams if asked by Head Coach Brendon McCullum. He played crucial roles in England’s World Cup victories in 2019 and 2022. He hasn’t played white-ball internationals since the 2023 ODI World Cup. But he is ready to make a white-ball return.
While talking about this, he said, “It’s an amazing opportunity for the white-ball team to experience what Baz has brought to the Test team. He’s an incredible coach who speaks with utter commitment, and it’s nice to have all three teams now with the same messaging and philosophies towards playing cricket.”
Later he added, “If I get the call and [Baz] says, ‘do you want to come and play?’ Then obviously, it’s going to be a yes, but I’m not going to be too disappointed if I don’t, because I can just sit back and watch everyone else go out and smack it.”
Lastly, he added, “I’ve played a lot of white-ball cricket for England, and I’m very happy with what I’ve achieved in that form of the game. But to be honest, we’ve not even spoken about anything like that whatsoever. I think he’s just letting me concentrate on what I need to concentrate on, especially around the Test team.”
Stokes on His Recovery:
In a few days, England will be up for the upcoming series. They are all set to face Pakistan in a three-match Test series. Ben Stokes and Co. are all set to triumph over the Men in Green. But the challenge will be crucial for Ben Stokes as he is recovering from a hamstring injury. In spite of this injury, he missed the previous series. Before stepping into the series, the English all-rounder talked about this.
While talking about this, he said, “I’ve got my six-and-a-half week scan tomorrow, so we’ll know more from that, but I’m feeling really good. It was a hamstring tear that just sneaked into my tendon, so that’s why it’s taken a week or two longer, but my rehab has gone really well, so hopefully tomorrow everything gets the all-clear, and we can start pushing it a bit more.”
Later he added, “There’s a lot more than just my hamstrings that I need to get back firing again, in terms of bowling, because you use everything. So I need to get that all right to make sure that I don’t do any more damage to any other parts of my body.”
On The Upcoming Series:
After a Test win against Pakistan by a massive 3-0 margin, England is set to face Pakistan in a three-match Test series. The series is set to commence on October 11 and Multan is set to host the first Test match. There was a huge issue regarding the venues in Pakistan. Those can be challenges for the English side.
While talking about this, Stokes said, “It’s probably not until we get out there that we’ll have a real understanding of it. I know that Shan Masood [Pakistan’s captain] has been asking for quicker, more lively wickets for their fast bowlers. Obviously, last time we were there, they were slow, dry and spun a bit. So, we’ve got to go there with an open mind about what we’re going to get.”
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