Englands Ben Stokes found some blistering form with the bat ahead of the 2023 World Cup in India next month as he hit a historic, record-breaking 182 at The Kia Oval; Watch the fourth ODI between England and New Zealand from 12pm, Friday, live on Sky Sports Cricket.
"We always have doubts and performance anxieties at the best of times, so it's great for his confidence and great for the team's confidence and belief that we can post huge scores."He struck it cleaner than anyone else out there. It just shows how good a player he is.
Woakes feels that stepping back into the ranks under Jos Buttler's leadership, and operating as a specialist batter rather than an all-action all-rounder, is a good thing for Stokes. "This group of players who have been around this team for a long time, always feel comfortable when we come back together."Ben Stokes downplayed his record innings of 182 and cited a good wicket for the score
Roy, in particular, will be eager to feel bat on ball. Dawid Malan made 96 as opener on Wednesday to position himself as a viable alternative and Harry Brook continues to linger as a possible replacement should Roy's fitness continue to raise questions.
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