Ben Stokes named in English ODI squad for five-match series against New Zealand
London, Feb 2 (IBNS): England selectors have named all-rounder Ben Stokes in their 15-men squad for the five-match one-day series against New Zealand.
Eoin Morgan has been named the skipper of the side.
Ben Stokes's involvement is subject to any court obligations in relation to the incident in Bristol in September and his travel arrangements are yet to be confirmed.
Chairman of Selectors James Whitaker said: “On behalf of the England Selectors I'd like to congratulate head coach Trevor Bayliss and captain Eoin Morgan for their victory in the Gillette ODI series over Australia."
“Our ODI side has made good progress over the last two years and it's encouraging to see with the 2019 World Cup on the horizon," Jmaes said.
“We're sure to encounter strong opposition in New Zealand but it's another opportunity for the team to test themselves and to continue playing entertaining cricket," he said.
“I would like to wish everyone involved in the squad the best of luck," James said.
New Zealand ODI series fixtures
1st ODI: Sunday 25 February v New Zealand, Seddon Park, Hamilton (2pm local time)
2nd ODI: Wednesday 28 February v New Zealand, Bay Oval, Tauranga (2pm local time)
3rd ODI: Saturday 3 March v New Zealand, Westpac Stadium, Wellington (2pm local time)
4th ODI: Wednesday 7 March v New Zealand, University of Otago Oval, Dunedin (11am local time)
5th ODI: Saturday 10 March v New Zealand, Hagley Oval, Christchurch (11am local time)
England ODI squad for New Zealand series
Eoin Morgan (Middlesex) (captain)
Moeen Ali (Worcestershire)
Jonathan Bairstow (Yorkshire)
Sam Billings (Kent)
Jos Buttler (Lancashire)
Tom Curran (Surrey)
Alex Hales (Nottinghamshire)
Liam Plunkett (Yorkshire)
Adil Rashid (Yorkshire)
Joe Root (Yorkshire)
Jason Roy (Surrey)
Ben Stokes (Durham)
David Willey (Yorkshire)
Chris Woakes (Warwickshire)
Mark Wood (Durham)
Image: ICC website
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