England captain Jos Butler sang Ben Stokes ’ praises and claimed he is in the conversation to be considered England’s greatest ever player.
After West Indies star Carlos Brathwaite smashed four sixes off his bowling in the 2016 championship match, the 31-year-old secured redemption by leading his side to victory against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup final. His score of 52 not out anchored the innings as the Barmy Army chased down 137 with an over to spare and won by five wickets.
With the ball Stokes also produced 1-32 off his four overs as England stifled the Pakistan batting lineup at the MCG and the skipper was delighted with his performance. “He always stands up in the biggest moments,” Buttler gushed. “He’s a man who can take a lot of pressure on his shoulders and perform. With him in the middle, you know you’ve got a good chance.
