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Speaking about the World Cup, England had to replace opening batsman Alex Hales at the last moment after he tested positive for a banned substance. Now, in his newly-released book ‘On Fire’, Stokes has explained in detail why he was against having Hales in the World Cup squad.
Stokes is quoted as saying in his book, according to reports.
Stokes added on the topic.
The all-rounder further revealed that England skipper Eoin Morgan had asked for the opinion of senior players on the controversy surrounding the explosive opening batsman. Stokes said his view on the issue was clear, and he didn’t want Hales as a distraction during the big event.
Stokes further wrote in the book.
Stokes had a phenomenal World Cup 2019. He scored a total of 465 runs, and smashed an unbeaten 84 in the final against New Zealand at Lord’s which took the game into the Super Over, after which England won on the controversial boundary-count rule.
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