Former Australian Test captain Tim Paine has criticized England's Test captain Ben Stokes for reversing his decision to retire from 50-over internationals in white-ball cricket and rejoining the team for the World Cup. Paine stated that Stokes should not be allowed to selectively participate in events at his convenience.
Stokes, aged 32, had declared his retirement from ODIs in July of the previous year, citing the strain of juggling three cricket formats. However, he recently reversed his retirement to secure a spot in the 15-member England squad for a limited-overs series against New Zealand. This series serves as preparation for the upcoming World Cup in India.
