Ben Stokes Keeps Silence on His Participation in the 2025 Champions Trophy

England’s Test captain, Ben Stokes, finds himself at the helm of a gripping Test series against Pakistan. During a recent press conference, he was posed a provocative question: Would he consider returning to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025 The ICC Champions Trophy, set to unfold in Pakistan in February 2025, heralds a…


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England’s Test captain, Ben Stokes, finds himself at the helm of a gripping Test series against Pakistan. During a recent press conference, he was posed a provocative question: Would he consider returning to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025

The ICC Champions Trophy, set to unfold in Pakistan in February 2025, heralds a momentous occasion, marking the nation’s return to hosting an ICC event after over ten long years. The last time Pakistan welcomed an ICC tournament was before the fateful 2009 attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team, a tragedy that resulted in a significant international cricket ban. Since that ban was lifted, Pakistan has successfully hosted a number of bilateral series, but the anticipation surrounding this upcoming tournament is palpable.

When queried about his potential return for the Champions Trophy, Stokes offered a whimsical reply, stating, “Wait till February!” This teasing comment quickly made its rounds on social media, captivating fans and sparking discussions about the future of cricket in Pakistan.

Stokes, who has been a key figure for England, recently participated in the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup, where the team faced unexpected challenges, suffering defeats against teams like Afghanistan and Sri Lanka.

In the current series against Pakistan, he took charge for the second Test after missing the first, which was captained by Ollie Pope. However, Stokes struggled to make an impact with both bat and ball, scoring just 1 and 37 in his two innings while failing to secure any wickets.


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Despite Stokes’ efforts, England couldn’t recover from Pakistan’s commanding victory in the second Test. The series currently stands at 1-1, with the decisive third Test taking place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The stage is set for a thrilling showdown as both teams vie for supremacy in this highly competitive series.