Jos Buttler has insisted that England are planning for the 2023 ODI World Cup without Ben Stokes despite hopes the all-rounder will make a u-turn on his decision to retire from the format.
This week, Stokes was named ICC Test Cricketer of the Year after captaining a resurgent England to series wins over New Zealand, South Africa, and Pakistan in 2022, as well as victory in their rearranged clash with India. He also starred in his country's T20 World Cup win, hitting 52 not out in the final as England edged to a thrilling win against the Shaheens.
But citing schedule demands, he also stepped away from the 50-over format. He did so with an unrivalled legacy, having been the hero of England's only ODI World Cup win in 2019 in what proved a final clash for the ages against the Black Caps.
