Ben Stokes makes ODI comeback, slams an impressive half-century against New Zealand
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Image Source : GettyEngland 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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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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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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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.