Ben Stokes pulled out of England's T20 World Cup defense to focus on Test cricket
Ben Stokes withdraws from T20 World Cup contention to prioritise Test cricket. Captain to focus on building bowling fitness to return as a full all-rounder. Will play in County Championship before Test summer before summer. Stokes will play in county Championship before summer Test summer.
Ben Stokes has pulled out of England's T20 World Cup defence. The England batsman will miss the tournament in the Caribbean and USA. Stokes is hoping to maximise his fitness with both bat and ball ahead of the Test summer. He will be hoping to be fit for the summer Test series against England.
Ben Stokes rules himself out of England's defense of T20 World Cup title. England allrounder says it will be a sacrifice that allows him to be the allrounder I want to be for the foreseeable future. Stokes made himself unavailable in hope it will ‘be a sacrifice’ that allows me to be an allrounder’
Ben Stokes ruled himself out of selection for England's T20 World Cup defence. England captain Ben Stoke has ruled out of the tournament in huge blow to reigning champions. England will be aiming to defend their World Cup title this summer. England are currently ranked third in the world, having won the tournament twice.
Ben Stokes does not wish to be considered for selection for this summer's T20 World Cup. The tournament will take place in the West Indies and the US in June. England will be competing in the tournament in both the US and West Indies this summer. CLICK HERE for all the latest Cricket World Cup 2015 news.
England captain Ben Stokes admits his side were ‘completely outplayed’ by India. England captain insists they can bounce back after being beaten by India in the World Cup. Ben says he will not write off England and himself at risk of being knocked out of the tournament.
Ben Stokes: England are no pushovers despite defeat in India. Captain convinced side have taken big stride forward despite series defeat. England desperate to prove it by winning second Test on tour in second Test in India on Saturday. England need to win second Test to prove they are not pushovers.