Ben Stokes bags ICC Player of the Year

Dubai — Ben Stokes was named the International Cricket Council Player of the Year on Wednesday, capping an unforgettable 2019 for the swashbuckling England all-rounder that included a match-winning knock at the World Cup.

Stokes, 28, said it was a huge honour for any cricketer to receive such an award. “To be recognised and be the person to win that [award] it’s pretty amazing,” he said. India opener Rohit Sharma was named the ODI Cricketer of the Year, while captain Virat Kohli bagged the Spirit of Cricket award for his gesture to stop fans from booing Australia’s Steve Smith during a World Cup match.

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