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Matthew Cooper

4 questions England must answer ahead of World Cup defence including Ben Stokes' future

With England wrapping up a 2-1 series win over Bangladesh, Jos Buttler's side will not play another ODI until September.

They are set to play four games against New Zealand, followed by three against Ireland and will then jet off to India to embark on their defence of the 50-over World Cup crown they won in such dramatic fashion back in 2019.

Since that historic win, ODIs have taken something of a backseat with England instead focusing on Test cricket and T20 cricket given there was not another 50-over World Cup until this year.

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