Current World XI in ODI Cricket

#6 Ben Stokes (England)

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes is an English international cricketer and former vice-captain of the England Test team. He is an all-rounder who bowls right-arm fast-medium pace, and bats left-handed.

One of the most explosive all-rounders of the modern era, Ben Stokes' energy is infectious on the cricket field. He is extremely passionate in everything that he does and is an aggressive character means that there is seldom a dull moment when he is around. An attacking southpaw with a penchant for the big hits while also being capable of playing big innings, Stokes is also more or less equally good with the ball. He can bowl at moderately high speeds and has a knack of providing breakthroughs when nothing seems to work for his team.

In 70 matches for England, Stokes has scored 1846 runs at an impressive batting average of 35.5 and a healthy strike rate of 93.61. In terms of his bowling, in 70 matches, he has taken 58 wickets at an average of 39.72.

His bowling stats don't do justice to his talent and importance as a bowler. However, his knack up picking crucial wickets, make him a genuine match winner with both bat and bowl.

He, therefore, deserves his place as an all-rounder in this team.