Congratulations Ben Stokes

[dogs105]

 

[Ishikawa]

Not many people could have gone through the downs he has gone through yet come out so comprehensively successfully

Legend!

 

[PhatBoy]

I like stokes because I think he epitomises exactly the opposite of what English cricket was for so long. Same as Flintoff - easy comparison to draw i know. But he has all the tools to be a much better cricketer overall than Freddie.

Flintoff had heart and attitude, and a bit of skill, Stokes has heart and attitude, and the skill of a top 5 batsman and top 3 bowler. And he’s a deadset lion of a player. Never gives in. Oh and he’s a f***ing phenomenal fielder too.

Strike that one pissed incident from his record and there’s not a lot that a genuine cricket lover could complain about

 

[Kappa]

The Kiwi Irish West indian Englishmen really deserve all the credit they get

 

[Blue Arrow]

The Kiwi Irish West indian Englishmen really deserve all the credit they get

That's not fair, you left out the South Africans.

 

[big_e]

Decent response:

https://phoenixmg.co.uk/news/ben-stokes-statement/

I am flattered to be nominated for New Zealander of the Year. I am proud of my New Zealand and Maori heritage but it would not sit right with me to be nominated for this prestigious award. There are people who deserve this recognition more and have done a lot more for the country of New Zealand.

I have helped England lift a World Cup and my life is firmly established in the UK – it has been since I was 12-years old.

I feel the whole country should align their support to New Zealand captain Kane Williamson. He should be revered as a kiwi legend. He led his team in this World Cup with distinction and honour. He was the player of the tournament and an inspirational leader of men. He shows humility and empathy to every situation and is an all-round good bloke. He typifies what it is to be a New Zealander. He would be a worthy recipient of this accolade. New Zealand, fully support him. He deserves it and gets my vote.

 

[Freo Big Fella]

The Kiwi Irish West indian Englishmen really deserve all the credit they get

Had this been more than a one-Test series I imagine their strategy would have been to pick Murtagh and Rankin as 12th/13th men next game.

 

[PhatBoy]

Decent response:

https://phoenixmg.co.uk/news/ben-stokes-statement/

Class from someone who hasn’t always shown it