Test captain Ben Stokes said he understands the reasoning behind players turning down contracts with England in favour of playing in lucrative T20 tournaments.On Wednesday, England fast bowler Mark Wood told the Daily Telegraph that he was yet to make up his mind over whether he would accept a central con
Test captain Ben Stokes said he understands the reasoning behind players turning down contracts with England in favour of playing in lucrative T20 tournaments.
"If a person makes a decision because they think it's the best for themselves, the future and security of their families, then it's very hard to disagree with that," Stokes added, speaking ahead of England's first one-day international against New Zealand in Cardiff on Friday. Stokes has bowled sparingly in recent months due to a troublesome knee injury and is set to play as a specialist batter in the 50-overs World Cup in India from Oct. 5-Nov. 19.
"It's nice knowing after the World Cup we've got something, a really good plan we can do and we can stick to. I want to be playing next summer as a genuine all-rounder. This winter is all about playing this World Cup, then getting this knee sorted."
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