Cricket-England bowl first on Stokes return, no Bavuma for S Africa


Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 - England v South Africa - Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India - October 21, 2023 South Africa players line up during the national anthems before the match REUTERS/Andrew Boyers

MUMBAI (Reuters) - England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to bowl first in their Cricket World Cup pool clash against South Africa at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday, as Ben Stokes returns from a hip injury to bolster the side.

England have also brought in seamers David Willey and Gus Atkinson on what looks a good batting track at a venue that will be used for the first time in the competition.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Cricket

Cricket-Australia exit T20 World Cup with consolation win over Oman
Cricket-South Africa select five uncapped players for T20 tour to New Zealand
Cricket-Trott unsure of future but England coaching role appeals
Cricket-Australia coach defends World Cup planning, puts blame on players
Cricket-Afghanistan say farewell to coach Trott with T20 World Cup win over Canada
Cricket-Zimbabwe humble Sri Lanka ahead of Super Eights in T20 World Cup
Cricket-India's Kaur becomes highest-capped woman in international cricket
Cricket-West Indies finish group stage unbeaten after easing past Italy
Cricket-Sri Lanka's injury woes deepen as Pathirana ruled out of T20 World Cup
Cricket-English cricket gets 45 million pounds grassroots boost as Hundred investment pays dividends

Others Also Read