Ahead of the much-awaited ICC T20 World Cup 2024, England Cricket Team received a huge blow as their star all-rounder Ben Stokes announced his decision to opt out of the tournament. The 2019 ODI World Cup winner wants to focus on getting fully fit to bowl before the start of the English summer, which includes two crucial three-match test series against West Indies and Sri Lanka. Stokes has been struggling with fitness concerns since last year and wants to prioritize his fitness to fulfill his role as an all-rounder in all three formats of the game.
26-year-old opening batsman Zak Crawley quashes rumors about England's intention to adopt a negative approach after their recent 4-1 Test series loss in India. Admitting that playing negatively isn't the solution but instead taking the right moments to assert pressure can do wonders. He hopes to refine the team's play style and stay on top of their game.