(UTV | ENGLAND) – Ben Stokes has become the first Englishman since 2005 to be named Wisden’s Leading Cricketer in the World.
Stokes played a key role in England’s World Cup victory in July and was named Man of the Match in the Final.
The 28-year-old scored a stunning 135 not out to lead England to a thrilling one-wicket victory over Australia in the 3rd Ashes Test at Headingley.
Andrew Flintoff was the last England men’s player to receive the Award.
India Captain Virat Kohli has won it for the past 3-years.
