There has been no bigger beneficiary from Alastair Cook’s demise as England one-day captain than Ian Bell who has stepped up from the Sri Lankan sidelines to become a thoroughly modern World Cup opener in a couple of easy strides. Bell’s participation in the biggest tournament in one-day cricket was in doubt when he was left out after two matches of England’s tour of Sri Lanka but the late switch away from Cook gave him a lifeline he has gratefully seized. Now after following up his 187 in a warm-up match in Canberra with a dreamy unbeaten 88 against India he can reflect on a dramatic switch in one-day fortunes that sees him with one final chance of making a World Cup impact.
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Ian Bell has seized his chance after Alastair Cook was axed as captain
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Bell hit 187 in a warm-up match in Canberra and 88 against India
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He will now have one final shot at World Cup glory with England
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