Ben Stokes has decided to withdraw from the T20 World Cup 2024 in order to concentrate on recovering his full fitness.

Ben Stokes has chosen not to participate in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, slated to be held later this year in the West Indies and the United States. In a statement released on April 2nd, the seasoned all-rounder expressed his intention to prioritize his fitness regimen and maintain his pivotal role across all formats for the British team. Stokes faced challenges fulfilling his dual responsibilities during the recent Test series against India. Despite leading the visiting side, he primarily focused on batting, reserving his bowling for the final Test where he claimed the crucial wicket of India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, with his first delivery. England felt the absence of Stokes’s bowling prowess as they succumbed to a 4-1 defeat, despite starting the series with a victory following a comeback from behind.