The ODI World Cup 2023 got underway on Thursday, October 5 in Ahmedabad when England and New Zealand skippers made it to the middle for the toss. Tom Latham, leading Kiwis in Kane Williamson's absence, won the coin flip as Black Caps decided to bowl first at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

ODI World Cup 2023: England's Ben Stokes out of New Zealand game with injury, Harry Brook named replacement

England's 2019 World Cup campaign star Ben Stokes thinks that 'it's not arrogant' to say England are a good team and have a good chance to defend their title. The ODI World Cup starts next month on October 5 in India with England starting their title defence on the opening day against New Zealand.

Ben Stokes says 'not arrogant' to consider England ODI World Cup title contender

In an effort to eliminate the possibility of franchise teams acquiring England's top cricketers, the England Cricket Board (ECB) has proposed special three-year contracts, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.

ECB likely to bring in multi-year contracts for England players

Legendary Sri Lanka player Kumar Sangakkara has backed Rohit Sharma’s Team India to be one of the favourites to clinch the upcoming ODI World Cup as they prepare for a busy next couple of months.

ODI World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka legend backs Rohit Sharma's Team India for glory; England also strong favourites

Ben Stokes, who recently came out of ODI retirement for the upcoming 50-over World Cup in India, slammed a career-best 182 as England romped past New Zealand in the third and penultimate ODI at The Oval, London.

Stokes stars with 182 in England's mammoth win vs New Zealand, hosts take unassailable 2-1 lead in ODI series

On Wednesday (September 13), Ben Stokes slammed a career-best 182 in England's third and penultimate ODI versus New Zealand at The Oval, London. Riding on his daddy hundred, Jos Buttler & Co.

Knew I would be playing World Cup: England's Ben Stokes on coming out of ODI retirement after 182 vs NZ

England's Test skipper Ben Stokes, who recently made a return to the 50-over squad for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup, scored 182 to set up the new highest individual score for his team in ODIs.

Ben Stokes records highest individual score for England in ODIs with sensational ton against New Zealand

Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell struck superb centuries as New Zealand secured an eight-wicket victory over hosts England in the first one-day International in Cardiff on Friday to ramp up their preparations for next month's World Cup in India.

Twin tons from Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell guide New Zealand to 8-wicket win over England in Cardiff ODI

England’s 2019 World Cup-winning star Ben Stokes has returned to the ODI set-up in style on Friday, September 8 as he smashed 52 runs against New Zealand. The contest played at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff saw Stokes make his first appearance in the 50-over format since returning from retirement.

ENG vs NZ 1st ODI: Ben Stokes returns to 50-over set-up in style, smashes 52 against New Zealand in Cardiff

England Test Captain Ben Stokes has returned to the ODI setup after more than a year and is keen on contributing to his side's title defence at World Cup 2023, starting October 5.

There is a plan in place: Rejuvenated Ben Stokes on dealing with troubled knee injury following CWC

England's Test captain Ben Stokes admits he is very comfortable with players deciding against signing ECB's new central contract and instead finding fortune elsewhere.

Ben Stokes 'okay' with players deciding against signing ECB's new central contracts to make fortune elsewhere

Former South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis has predicted the highest run-getter in the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023 being held in India. The forthcoming mega event will kick off in the subcontinent on October 05 with the defending champions Jos Buttler-led England taking on New Zealand in Ahmedabad whereas hosts Rohit Sharma-led India face Australia, in Chennai, on October 08.

CWC '23: SA legend Jacques Kallis predicts THIS English star to be the leading run-getter

Two former captains share different views on Ben Stokes' decision to unretire from ODIs and make himself available for the World Cup later this year. While former Ashes-winning Aussie captain Tim Paine calls this a ‘selfish’ decision, Vaughan, another Ashes winner, slammed Paine for the same, calling Stokes a complete team player.

Michael Vaughan slams Tim Paine for his ‘ridiculous remarks’ on Ben Stokes’ U-turn on ODI retirement

England's one of the most talented young batsmen Harry Brook opened up about being snubbed from the defending champions' provisional world cup 2023 squad. The batsman, who was dropped after England Test skipper Ben Stokes reversed his ODI retirement, called his snubbing 'disappointing.

'Disappointing,' says England batter Harry Brook after being snubbed from provisional ODI World Cup squad

England Test captain Ben Stokes' decision to come out of ODI retirement is not going down well with former Australia skipper Tim Paine. Speaking on a podcast show, Paine criticised Stokes for 'picking where he wants to play' and pushing others down the peck.

Former Australia skipper TEARS into Ben Stokes for coming out of ODI retirement to play in World Cup

Ben Stokes deciding to unretire from ODIs and making himself available for selection for the upcoming World Cup 2023 was perhaps the best news of the week so far.

Coming out of ODI retirement was Ben Stokes’ call, persuading him wouldn't have helped: Jos Buttler

England’s greatest modern-day match-winner Ben Stokes is back in the reckoning for the World Cup 2023, but a section of fans is still upset. They are upset with ECB’s decision to drop T20 World Cup winner and future star Harry Brook from the provisional squad for Stokes to fit in.

CWC'23: Dropping Brook is unfortunate but who else would’ve made way for talismanic Stokes, asks Atherton

England will have a major boost before their ODI World Cup campaign gets underway in October as star man Ben Stokes is set to return to the 50-over format. Stokes, 32, was named in England’s latest ODI squad on Wednesday, August 16, as he makes his return to the circuit a year after announcing his retirement from the format.

England's Ben Stokes reverses ODI retirement before World Cup; set to return for New Zealand series

There were strong rumours this weekend that England's white-ball captain Jos Buttler is set to talk to his Test counterpart Ben Stokes to convince him to reverse his ODI retirement call for the forthcoming World Cup, in India.

England's Ben Stokes set to come out of retirement for World Cup 2023 - Reports

England white-ball captain Jos Buttler is said to be speaking with Ben Stokes and requesting him to reverse his retirement call for the upcoming World Cup 2023, as England will announce the 15-man squad for the mega event soon.

CWC'23: Jos Buttler to request Ben Stokes to reverse retirement call as England set to announce squad soon

Zak Crawley, England’s leading run-scorer in the recently-concluded Ashes 2023, is ready to bring the Bazball to India for five-match Test series scheduled for the January-February window next year.

Zak Crawley keen on bringing Bazball game to India, admits adaption is key to success

One of Test cricket greats, Stuart Broad, announced his international retirement during the fifth Ashes Test at the Kia Oval in London. On his last day in whites, during the final session, Broad even picked two wickets in Todd Murphy and Alex Carey to hand England an impressive 49-run win.

Ashes: 'This will be your last over...': Broad reveals real-time chat with Ben Stokes before Murphy's wicket

Stuart Broad announced his retirement in the middle of the fifth and final Test of Ashes 2023. Broad ended his career in a fitting way, slamming a six on his last ball and also claiming the last two wickets of the high-voltage series.

Broad considered retirement in 2022, Stokes and McCullum talked him out of it, reveals Anderson

England and Australia were involved in a highly-competitive Ashes 2023, which concluded on Monday (July 31). Ben Stokes & Co. conceded an unassailable 2-1 lead to Australia after the fourth and penultimate Test ended in a draw but came back strongly in the fifth and final match to win by 49 runs.

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