Ben Stokes named ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year
By V Shashank
Stokes claimsthe coveted honor
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Veteran England all-rounderBen Stokes has been named the ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the same on Thursday (January 26).
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Stokes faced a stiff competition
Stokes pipped teammateJonny Bairstow, Australian opener Usman Khawaja, and South African speedster Kagiso Rabada to get the honor.
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A look at hisTest numbers in 2022
Stokes featured in 15 Tests last year and compiled 870 runs at 36.25 (100s: 2, 50s: 4). With the ball, the right-arm pacer scalped 26 wickets at an average of 31.19 (BBI: 4/33).