A big blow to England before the T20 World Cup

Before the ICCT Twenty World Cup jointly hosted by America and West Indies in June this year, England has suffered a big blow.

According to media reports, English all-rounder Ben Stokes has announced his withdrawal from the ICCT Twenty World Cup tournament to be held two months later, showing disability and has informed the Cricket Board of his decision.

Ben Stokes who played the most important role in making his team champions in the last T20 World Cup. His withdrawal from the tournament is being considered as a big blow for the English board and the team.

According to the report, Ben Stokes informed the cricket board of his decision not to be selected for the mega event as he is working on his fitness while focusing on his bowling following knee surgery.

Ben Stokes, who announced his retirement from ODI cricket last year, withdrew his decision for the ODI World Cup, but it proved to be detrimental to his future and not only the said World Cup. I might not show a significant performance but following that might bowl only five overs in the recent five Test match series once morest India and this series was lost by England by four to one.

The English all-rounder has also announced his withdrawal from the ongoing IPL 2024 to protect his career and fitness.

“I am working hard and focusing on building up my bowling fitness to play a full role as an all-rounder in all formats of cricket,” he said in his statement. Sacrificing IPL and World Cup withdrawal will allow me to become the all-rounder I want to be in the near future.

In Stokes’ absence, England will consider fielding Liam Livingstone at No.4, which he experienced in the series once morest the West Indies in December, but Livingstone is in the muscle while fielding for Punjab Kings in IPL 2024. Has suffered from cramping and his scan report is eagerly awaited by the English Board. On the other hand, Surrey all-rounder Jamie Overton might also be in the field to fill Ben Stokes’ void.

It should be noted that England also participated in the ICC ODI World Cup played in India last year as the defending champions, but their performance was very embarrassing throughout the tournament and they not only failed to defend the trophy but also It also came last on the points table.