South Africa vs England 2019-20 | 6 biggest takeaways from the 4-Test series

#4 Stokes continues his waltz towards greatness

Stokes continues to be a highly consistent performer

For quite some time now, Ben Stokes has proven himself to be the best all-rounder in the world. Last year, his legend grew even further with memorable innings in the World Cup final and the Headingley Ashes Test.

This series has further solidified Stokes’ position as not just the best in the world currently but the best all-rounder the world has seen since Jacques Kallis. It’s not just the mere stats that make the English star important, it’s the story behind those stats. He gets crucial wickets for his team and manages to make an impact even when others look exhausted.

His batting continues to be top-class and unlike some other all-rounders, Stokes has shown that he can bat both aggressively or doggedly, whatever the situation requires. Four years ago, he scored a magnificent double century in South Africa. This time, he has again left everyone applauding his efforts and talking about the impact-making abilities he possesses.

Comparisons are odious but it is about time that the world recognises Stokes as England's greatest all-rounder since Sir Ian Botham.