“Any team that has a Ben Stokes is a better team”, says Ollie Pope on his teammate returning back into ODI side for World Cup 2023.

The highly anticipated ICC Cricket World Cup is scheduled to take place in India during the months of October and November. The tournament will kick off with a match between reigning champions England and New Zealand on October 5 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

In an exciting development for England, Ben Stokes has made the decision to end his retirement from One Day International (ODI) cricket in order to participate in the prestigious ICC event. This decision has injected a significant boost of enthusiasm into the England camp. Matthew Mott, the coach responsible for England’s white-ball cricket, has affirmed that Stokes’ return to the ODI format for this global tournament is capturing the attention of cricket enthusiasts worldwide.

Commenting on Ben Stokes’ comeback, Ollie Pope, a prominent player within the England team, expressed his sentiments. Pope emphasized that Stokes holds a unique and crucial place in any cricket team. He further conveyed his hope that the exceptional all-rounder, if he indeed participates, will relish an outstanding performance throughout the tournament.

Pope said “Ben Stokes is someone who loves playing for England. He’s a player that any England team is lucky to have in its side. Obviously he has his knee (issues), it’s no secret that he has been trying to manage that. It’s great for him that he feels he’s in a place where he can go and have a big contribution in a tournament like the World Cup. Any team that has a Ben Stokes is a better team. If these rumours are true, I think he’s going to have an amazing tournament,”