England captain Ben Stokes has been named ICC Test Cricketer of the Year for 2022 after making a stunning impact since taking over as skipper in April.
The all-rounder took charge of a team that had won just one of their last 17 Tests and, alongside new head coach Brendon McCullum, transformed them into a more dynamic, positive and aggressive outfit that has now recorded nine wins in ten Tests.
Under his leadership, England produced a record-breaking run chase to defeat India in July, became the first team to ever whitewash Pakistan in Pakistan and also sealed series wins over New Zealand and South Africa.