Ben Stokes bags ICC Player of the Year
All-rounder had a starring role in World Cup final and third Ashes Test
15 January 2020 - 15:11
Dubai — Ben Stokes was named the International Cricket Council (ICC) Player of the Year on Wednesday, capping an unforgettable 2019 for the swashbuckling England all-rounder that included a match-winning knock at the World Cup.
Stokes was the unanimous choice for the coveted Sir Garfield Sobers trophy thanks to his unbeaten 84 in a dramatic final against New Zealand in July followed by a brilliant 135 not out to win the third Ashes Test against Australia six weeks later in Leeds...
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