The 2019 World Cup winners endured another disappointing ICC event, ending their Champions Trophy campaign without a single win. Following their defeat to Afghanistan, Jos Buttler stepped down as captain. England selectors now have to make a crucial decision regarding the team's future.
Meanwhile, Ben Stokes played a crucial role in England's white-ball World Cup wins. He retired from ODIs after the 2023 World Cup but had hinted at playing in the Champions Trophy. However, the southpaw was ruled out due to a hamstring injury sustained during England's Test series in New Zealand.
Ben Stokes Is One of the Best Captains I've Ever Seen - Robert Key
"Ben Stokes is one of the best captains I've ever seen. So it would be stupid not to look at him. It's just the knock-on effect of what that means," Key told reporters on Thursday (March 6). "I think nothing's off the table really. You look at every single option and you think, right, what is the best thing to do? How is that going to impact on other things?
They're the Decisions That I Have to Make - Robert Key
Rob Key said that Ben Stokes' captaincy workload needs to be considered. Key stated that they should also focus on the positives of appointing Stokes.
"We don't want to risk other things as well. But there's always a way in England, I think, where you start looking at, 'what if it goes wrong?' You've also got to think, 'what if it goes right?' They're the decisions that I have to make."
However, England were eliminated in the group stage of the 2023 ODI World Cup in India. Buttler guided England to the semifinals in the 2024 T20 World Cup, but they suffered a heavy defeat against India.
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