Top 5 fielders in the world right now

4 Ben Stokes

Over the past few years, England's all-round powerhouse Ben Stokes has become one of the best cricketers in the world and due to his eye-catching all-round exploits, his status as one of the world's best fielders probably goes unnoticed.

One thing that needs to be remembered about Stokes is that he is an incredibly gifted athlete and he brings those raw reflexes to the table when he fields. Like the very best fielders, he has no deficiency as a fielder and can field at most positions.

An attribute that truly marks him out as a top fielder is his willingness to try the outrageous and he pulls it off quite often. Stokes' strong arm, the speed of covering ground across the field and flawless catching technique makes him one of the best fielders in the world at the moment.