#2 Ben Stokes
Benjamin Stokes is one of the finest all-rounders. Especially after the retirement of 2005 Ashes hero, Andrew Flintoff, the England team was struggling to find an all-around skill player until Stokes came into the picture.
After the disappointing World Cup campaign in 2015, English ODI team had rejuvenated themselves by playing attacking brand of cricket. Stokes is one of those players who has brought a big change in this team. He has been the genuine all-rounder of this team and won many matches on his own.
In 70 ODI matches, he has scored 1846 runs at an average of 35.50 with 3 tons and 12 fifties. He has picked up 58 wickets at economy just above 6. Besides his batting and bowling skills, he is a brilliant fielder and brings a lot of energy into the field.
If England wants to lift the World Cup next year, then Stokes will surely be the trump card player for the team.
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