Ben Stokes’ zeal on the cricket pitch is remarkable. He is among the most dynamic all-rounders of the contemporary age. His passion for what he does and his forceful personality ensure that there is never a dull moment when he is around.
In his capacity as an aggressive southpaw, Stokes has shown the ability to play a significant inning and to take big shots. Additionally, he is skilled at ball handling. He can bowl quite quickly and has a penchant for making strides for his team when nothing else appears to be working.
Early Life
- Benjamin Andrew Stokes was born on June 4, 1991, in Christchurch, New Zealand, to rugby player Gerald Stokes.
- His outstanding potential was evident from an early age, and it was no surprise when, at the age of 18, he signed a two-year county contract with Durham.
- He was impressed with bat and ball in two youth Tests against Bangladesh. His skill was further recognized at the 2010 U-19 World Cup, where he scored a century against India.
- Stokes’ steady performances pushed him into national consideration. It was no surprise when he was picked to the England One-Day International team for the one-off contest against Ireland and the home series versus India.
- He could only perform as a batter due to a fractured finger. He struggled in the ODI series against India and was omitted from the upcoming away visit of India.
- Later, Ben Stokes recovered brilliantly from his acute injury, accumulating 827 runs and securing 37 wickets at an economy of 21.47.
Performance at Indian premier league:
- In the T20 format, a real seam-bowling all-rounder with the capacity to hit huge strokes is a precious asset.
- As a result, it was no shock when Ben Stokes commanded record-breaking prices in the 2017 IPL bids.
- He was signed by the Rising Pune Supergiant, and in his first IPL season, the dynamic Englishman proved why he was so expensive.
- He was a gun pacer for RPS, particularly towards the death, when he successfully executed the Yorker and other variations.
- With the bat, he also won a couple of games on his own, along with the IPL hundred that was regarded among the tournament’s best.
- Stokes’ 2017 season was fantastic, with nearly 300 runs and more than ten wickets, and he was undoubtedly the most helpful player of that season.
- Consequently, at the 2018 IPL auctions, he again drew giant bids, with the Rajasthan Royals signing him up in a costly transaction.
- However, Stokes struggled with both the bat and the ball and was below average in both seasons (2018 and 2019).
World Cup 2019
- On July 14, 2019, Ben Stokes went through every feeling a person may have. Ben Stokes played the last ball with two needed after England made it to the Super Over.
- He came out to bat again during the super over, scoring eight runs off three balls to ensure England got Fifteen runs in the one-over knockout.
- New Zealand also managed 15 with 16 to win but lost the final on the boundaries count-back rule.
- England was declared winners, while Ben Stokes was named Man of the Match. During the World Cup, Stokes also struck five fifties and was always the guy who made the difference after the innings.
Summary of his Batting Career
| Game Format | Matches Played | Runs Scored |
| Test | 83 | 5280 |
| ODI | 105 | 2924 |
| T20 | 34 | 442 |
| IPL | 43 | 920 |
Summary of his Bowling Career
| Game Format | Matches Played | Wickets taken |
| Test | 83 | 182 |
| ODI | 105 | 74 |
| T20 | 34 | 19 |
| IPL | 43 | 28 |
