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Stuart Broad insists he can still contribute to England's ODI team

Stuart Broad was not surprised at being left out of England's squad for the ODI series against New Zealand, but insists that 'he can still contribute' in the format.

Stuart Broad claims that being left out of the squad for England's one-day series against New Zealand came as no surprise as he has been told to concentrate on Test cricket.

However, the fast bowler insists that he can still contribute towards the team if he is required.

"I want to contribute to the one-day side again and certainly believe I'm good enough," he told BBC Sport. "But I understand a need to prioritise Test cricket for England this summer.

"The ECB explained that me and Jimmy Anderson need to get a decent amount of rest, as well as to concentrate on playing red ball cricket leading into the Ashes series.

"We've been pretty much non-stop since 6 January when we left for an Australian series. The body's a bit weary but you expect that after Test matches. That's why it's called Test cricket. But there's another World Cup in England in 2019 that I feel I can offer a lot to and would like to play in. I'm not 35, I'm only 28."

Broard was released by England for county duty on Friday night, and made his first one-day appearance for Nottinghamshire Outlaws at Trent Bridge in four years.

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