Mott hopeful of Stokes overturning ODI retirement
Mott hopeful of Stokes overturning ODI retirement England's Head Coach Matthew Mott is hopeful of Ben Stokes reversing his ODI retirement in order to play the 2023 World Cup in England. Seeing the way ben stokes batted in the t20world cup 2022 final and in the last match against the Lankans, the coach may insist he to get out of ODI retirement The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has not given up hope on the all-rounder and have asked him to reconsider his decision to retire from ODIs. "I'm hopeful that he will change his mind," said Mott, who was appointed coach last month. "We would love him to be available for the World Cup." Mott also said that he would speak to Stokes about a possible return for the World Cup but did not want to put pressure on him. With the World Cup less than 12 months away, England are not scheduled to play a lot of T20Is over the next few months - a factor that Mott hopes can persuade Stokes to return to the ODI fold. "...