My friend’s feats at Headingley and in the World Cup final at Lord’s have elevated him above legends Ian Botham and Andrew Flintoff. He is the best cricketer I have played alongside
In the biggest summer in English cricket history Ben Stokes has stood head and shoulders above the rest.
He is the best cricketer I have played alongside and while it might be a massive shout – and admittedly he is a very close friend – I would argue he is now the greatest all-rounder this country has ever produced.
Written by Moeen Ali
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