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England's Ben Stokes hoping for ODI success against Australia

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Ben Stokes says the extra responsibility he’s been given in his new role for England is helping him to thrive in ODI cricket.

England all-rounder Ben Stokes is targeting a clean sweep against Australia.

After winning the Ashes, Stokes now wants to win the T20 and the one-day international series as well.

Stokes told Sky Sports News HQ that England are hoping to build on their success against New Zealand earlier in the summer when they take on Australia in the shorter forms of the game.

Stokes said England can build on ODI success against New Zealand to beat Australia
Image: Stokes said England can build on ODI success against New Zealand to beat Australia

"We know as a one-day group we've been successful against the second-best team in the world, New Zealand," said Stokes.

"So if we can perform as we did, hopefully trying to improve on our performance, then I think it will be really good to cap the summer off by beating Australia in both forms of the game, it will be brilliant.

"I don't think it's always about attacking, but we are definitely looking to be more positive, carry on the good things we've created against New Zealand, and I can't imagine it'll change playing against Australia."

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