Ben Stokes in numbers: from specialist superhero to single-minded Test conductor

Ben Stokes has retired from Test cricket, with his final innings including a 30-run knock against New Zealand. The article reflects on his career highlights in numbers, including his famous unbeaten 135 at Headingley in 2019 — where he scored just 2 runs off his first 66 balls before launching into a match-winning assault — and his crucial half-century in the 2019 World Cup final at Lord's. Stokes was renowned for his ability to absorb pressure before unleashing devastating strokeplay at critical moments.