Ben Stokes effect just adds to appetite for 50-over cricket as York gets ready to take centre stage
- Yorkshire's Metro Bank One-Day Cup fixture against Durham at York on Friday is sold out due to exceptionally strong demand, the club announced on Monday.
- Former England Test captain Ben Stokes returned to action for Durham after retiring from international cricket last month, driving the 'Stokes effect' that has boosted interest in 50-over domestic competition.
- Yorkshire's opening match against Hampshire at Scarborough drew 3,455 spectators, exceeding attendance from any of the four days of County Championship cricket against Warwickshire last month.
- To accommodate the estimated 3,500 attendees expected for Friday's visit, York officials added two water points and a second car park exit on Shipton Road.
- Australia coach Andrew McDonald speculated that Stokes could reverse his retirement for the Ashes 2027 series, calling a potential return a 'fairytale' for promoting the rivalry.
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Why Australia coach is dreaming of Ben Stokes' 'fairytale' return for one last Ashes
Australian coach Andrew McDonald desires Ben Stokes' return for the 2027 Ashes series. He believes this would create a compelling narrative for the cricket rivalry. Stokes retired from Test cricket earlier this year after a home series defeat. A new England coach might persuade him to reconsider his decision to play again. Stokes has continued playing domestic cricket, showing he still has ability.
It'll Be A Fascinating Watch: Australia Coach Mcdonald on Stokes' Possible Ashes 2027 Comeback
Stokes called time on his Test career after England's series loss to New Zealand last month, with the team currently sitting seventh in the ICC World Test Championship standings
Itll be a fascinating watch: Australia coach McDonald on Ben Stokes possible Ashes 2027 comeback - The Tribune
Australia coach Andrew McDonald believes former England captain Ben Stokes could be persuaded to reverse his retirement and feature in next year's Ashes series.
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