Champions England eye fiery start against injury-hit New Zealand in WC opener; Stokes doubtful

Updated: Oct 4 2023 7:41PM

By Devarchit Varma

Champions England eye fiery start against injury-hit New Zealand in WC opener; Stokes doubtful

Ahmedabad, Oct 4 (PTI) A golden generation of England cricketers who have transformed the white ball format template forever will begin their 50-over World Cup title defence against an injury-battered New Zealand in a repeat of the 2019 final here on Thursday.

England are an ageing side and they have an additional worry over Ben Stokes’ hip niggle that has rendered him a doubtful starter against the Kiwis in the tournament opener.

But few will dare to bet their green bills against Jos Buttler’s outfit to add a third World Cup to their shelf in four years, as they are also the current T20 World Cup holders.

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