Current Best World XI across all three formats

5. Ben Stokes

While several players have tasted success over the 22 yards, not many have been able to make legacies. Ben Stokes has certainly managed to do so with his three-dimensional abilities. The southpaw has consistently scored runs across formats, and his more than handy pace bowling has given several batting stars a run for their money.

Not to forget, Stokes is a live wire on the field who hates the ball going past him. However, the aspect which separates the England all-rounder from others is his knack of delivering at big stages. While fans weren’t done hailing Stokes’ heroics in the 2019 World Cup final, the dasher left the cricket world in awe with another maniac show against Australia in Ashes 2019.

In fact, this has been a story of Stokes’ entire career. From smashing his locker room to his infamous street brawl in Bristol, the all-rounder has come under the scanner on many occasions. However, the New Zealand-born cricketer came back stronger every single time. If one has to summarize, Stokes is that star who shines at night.