Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes is an English cricketer who is regarded as one of the best all-rounders in the world. He was born on June 4, 1991, in Christchurch, New Zealand, but he represents England in international cricket.

Stokes is a left-handed batsman and a right-arm fast bowler. He made his debut for the England cricket team in 2011 and has since become a vital member of the squad. He has played in all formats of the game and has been particularly effective in Test cricket.

Stokes has scored over 4000 runs in Test cricket with an average of around 37, including 10 centuries and 22 half-centuries. He has also taken over 150 wickets in Test matches, making him one of the most effective all-rounders in the world.

In limited-overs cricket, Stokes has scored over 2800 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs) at an average of around 41 and a strike rate of over 90. He has also taken over 70 wickets in ODIs.

Stokes has played in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for several seasons, representing the Rajasthan Royals franchise. He has also played in other T20 leagues around the world, including the Big Bash League in Australia and the Caribbean Premier League.