Benjamin Andrew Stokes is an English international cricketer. He serves as the captain of the England Test team and is a member of the England team in T20Is.

Stokes has competed in various Twenty20 leagues worldwide.

He was part of the England squad that emerged victorious in both the Cricket World Cup and the T20 World Cup.

Born in New Zealand, Stokes relocated to England during his childhood.

Stokes made his T20I debut in 2011 and also represented England in the One Day International team the same year.

During the Cricket World Cup, Stokes played a crucial role, especially in the Super Over, and was honored with the Man of the Match award.

In 2020 and 2023, Stokes was recognized as the Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World and also received the title of Best Men's Cricketer by the International Cricket Council.

Additionally, he was designated as the captain of England's Test team.

Stokes was part of the England team that triumphed in the T20 World Cup.

Stokes, known for being a left-handed middle-order batter and right-arm fast bowler, is considered an all-rounder.

Stokes achieved a remarkable feat by scoring 258 against South Africa in England during a Test match in 2015, thereby setting a Test world record.

In the same Test match, Stokes and Bairstow together secured a world record.

Moreover, Stokes also set a new record for the most number of sixes hit in a Test career, surpassing the previous record of 107 set by his coach.