“Benjamin Andrew Stokes” the name will be remembered forever in the England Cricket History. Stokes heroic performance made England lift their debut world cup.
Ben Stokes was one of the most profound all-rounder in modern cricket era. He is a left-handed batsman and right-arm medium-pace bowler. Stokes has the ability to play aggressive innings and also the big or long innings.
Ben Stokes was born on 4th June 1991 in Christ Church, New Zealand. At the age of 12, his family moved to England. His cricket career began with club cricket in England and He played for various local teams.
In 2009 Ben Stokes made his debut domestic cricket, He played for Durham team. His performance was good in the first season and which earned him to play in Under-19 World Cup.
In 2011 Stokes played his first International ODI match against Ireland. In the same year, he got a chance to play in a series against India. Stokes performance was below par in the both Ireland and India series.
In 2013 Stokes played his first Test match in prestigious Ashes Series against Australia. England lost the series without winning a single match, But Stokes performed well with ball& bat and also he scored his maiden century.
Stokes failure performance along with his injuries have not given him a chance in 2015 World Cup squad
In a series against New Zealand, Stokes scored a century in just 85 balls. It was recorded as the second-fastest Test century by England batsman.
In 2016, Stokes scored his career-best score 258 runs in a Test match against South Africa. This feat was recorded as the second fastest double century (258 runs in just 198 balls) in test cricket and also recorded as the highest partnership for the sixth wicket. Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow made 399 runs for the sixth wicket.
The Nightmare
2016 T20 world cup was a nightmare for Ben Stokes. He performed well throughout the tournament except for the final match that to in a final over drama. In that match, West Indies needs 19 runs in 6 balls. England is very close to winning the match but here the game took U-Turn.
Stokes bowls the final over, but the West Indies batsman Carlos Brathwaite hits four consecutive sixes in first four balls, which cost the England match and World Cup. It was an emotional and heartbreaking situation for Stokes, He was shattered and broke into tears.
The Phoenix Determination
In 2019 World Cup Stokes showed immense form and played superbly with both bat and ball. Stokes has played a stellar role in England winning their maiden World Cup.
The 2019 world cup final match was the best and thrilling match ever seen in cricket history. Audience mind is filled with full of anxiety and emotions in the final moments with the roller coaster riding of the game. It has given immense pleasure to the worldwide cricket fans greater than any other match in cricket history.
In a thrilling World Cup final match against New Zealand, Stokes made the difference with his unbeaten 84 runs to tie the game. He then batted in Super Over along with Jos Buttler.
In the Super Over Ben Stokes scored 8 runs 3 balls and gave 16 runs target to the New Zealand team. Again the Super Over became tie, But England won the match on the boundary count rule.
England lifted their maiden world cup and Ben Stokes was named man of the tournament.
Ben Stokes plays for Melbourne Renegades in Big Bash League. In IPL, He played for the Rising Pune Giants and currently, he is representing Rajasthan Royals.
Ben Stokes Family
Ben Stokes Parents
Ben Stokes mother name is Deborah Stokes and his father name is Gerard Stokes. He was a former rugby player and now rugby coach. In 2013 Stokes parents moved back to Christ Church in New Zealand.
Ben Stokes Wife
Ben has married his long-time girlfriend Clare Ratcliffe in 2017. She works as a primary school teacher.
The couple has two children, son Layton Andrew Arthur was born in 2012 and daughter Libby Sophia Mae was born in 2015.
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