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England star Ben Stokes was named the Wisden Almanack's leading men's cricketer in the world for the third time in four years on Monday.

Stokes was selected for his dynamic captaincy of England's Test team in 2022, as well as his match-winning performance in the T20 World Cup final.

The all-rounder, who appears on the cover of the 160th edition of Wisden alongside England Test head coach Brendon McCullum, previously won the award in 2019 and 2020.

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Stokes has masterminded 10 wins in 12 matches since taking over as England skipper, with his attacking and imaginative approach revitalising a previously moribund team.

Stokes also made waves in the white-ball game, helping to deliver the silverware for England's T20 side as his half-century settled the final against Pakistan in November.

"It's hard to think of any other cricketer who could have transformed his team's fortunes so suddenly as Ben Stokes," Wisden editor Lawrence Booth said.

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"When he took over the Test captaincy, England had won one game in their previous 17. By the time they had become the first visiting side to win 3-0 in Pakistan, they had won nine out of 10, and were playing with unprecedented style and verve."

Stokes' England team-mate Jonny Bairstow was the inaugural recipient of the new Wisden Trophy, awarded for the outstanding individual Test performance, after his twin centuries against India at Edgbaston.

Australia's Beth Mooney was named the leading women's cricketer in the world for the second time.

India's big-hitting Suryakumar Yadav was handed the award for the top Twenty20 cricketer in the world.

England star Ben Stokes was named the Wisden Almanack's leading men's cricketer in the world for the third time in four years on Monday. Stokes was selected for his dynamic captaincy of England's Test team in 2022, as well as his match-winning performance in the T20 World Cup final.

England star Ben Stokes was named the Wisden Almanack's leading men's cricketer in the world for the third time in four years on Monday. Stokes was selected for his dynamic captaincy of England's Test team in 2022, as well as his match-winning performance in the T20 World Cup final. The all-rounder, who appears on the cover of the 160th edition of Wisden alongside England Test head coach Brendon McCullum, previously won the award in 2019 and 2020. Also Read: Sehwag comes down hard on under-performing Riyan Parag, says RR batter could soon get kicked out Stokes has masterminded 10 wins in 12 matches since taking over as England skipper, with his attacking and imaginative approach revitalising a previously moribund team. Stokes also made waves in the white-ball game, helping to deliver the silverware for England's T20 side as his half-century settled the final against Pakistan in November. "It's hard to think of any other cricketer who could have transformed his team's fortunes so suddenly as Ben Stokes," Wisden editor Lawrence Booth said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. "When he took over the Test captaincy, England had won one game in their previous 17. By the time they had become the first visiting side to win 3-0 in Pakistan, they had won nine out of 10, and were playing with unprecedented style and verve." Stokes' England team-mate Jonny Bairstow was the inaugural recipient of the new Wisden Trophy, awarded for the outstanding individual Test performance, after his twin centuries against India at Edgbaston. Australia's Beth Mooney was named the leading women's cricketer in the world for the second time. India's big-hitting Suryakumar Yadav was handed the award for the top Twenty20 cricketer in the world.

English Test captain Ben Stokes named Wisden's 2022 Cricketer of the Year

The Indian duo of Surykumar Yadav and Harmanpreet Kaur have added another feather to their impressive cap after winning the Wisden Almanack's leading cricketer in the World awards. Suryakumar named the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20I cricketer of the year for 2022, won the honour of Wisden Almanack's leading T20I cricketer. Yadav was in superb touch of form for India in 2022 and helped the team reach the semifinals of the competition before losing to eventual winners England.

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Suryakumar enjoyed a stellar 2022 and was rewarded for his excellent show throughout the world in different conditions. The Mumbai Indians batter scored a total of 1164 of them at a ridiculous strike rate of 187.43 in 2022. His tally of 68 T20I sixes saw him register another record to his name for the most T20I Sixes in a calendar year.

Interestingly, he helped India win 28 T20I matches in 2022 out of 40 and was instrumental in the team’s success in England, West Indies, Australia and New Zealand. His two centuries and nine half-tons - including three in the 2022 T20 World Cup alone were the features of his batting display for the national side. His special ton included his maiden hundred against England in Nottingham as they beat the hosts in their own backyard where he scored 55-ball 117.

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On the horizon, Harmanpreet is one of the Five Cricketers of the Year announced in the 2023 Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack. The skipper of the Indian women’s team, Harmanpreet led India to a silver medal in the Commonwealth Games (CWG) where India lost in the final to Australia. She also was instrumental in India’s first series win on English soil since 1999, as they beat England 3-0.

The 34-year-old piled on 754 ODI runs, including an unbeaten 143 in the England ODIs and 524 T20I runs and had an amazing 2022.

On the flip side, England captain Ben Stokes has been named as the Wisden Almanack's leading men's cricketer in the world; international team-mate Jonny Bairstow wins a new award for an individual Test performance, while Ben Foakes and Matthew Potts are named as two of the five cricketers of the year.

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The Indian duo of Surykumar Yadav and Harmanpreet Kaur have added another feather to their impressive cap after winning the Wisden Almanack's leading cricketer in the World awards.

The Indian duo of Surykumar Yadav and Harmanpreet Kaur have added another feather to their impressive cap after winning the Wisden Almanack's leading cricketer in the World awards. Suryakumar named the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20I cricketer of the year for 2022, won the honour of Wisden Almanack's leading T20I cricketer. Yadav was in superb touch of form for India in 2022 and helped the team reach the semifinals of the competition before losing to eventual winners England. 𝙎𝙆𝙔 and 𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙣 making us proud ➡️ 𝒪𝓃 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝑜𝒻𝒻 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝒻𝒾𝑒𝓁𝒹 💙 👏#OneFamily #MumbaiMeriJaan #SRHvMI #MumbaiIndians #TATAIPL #IPL2023 https://t.co/UJYntLf01G — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 18, 2023 × Suryakumar enjoyed a stellar 2022 and was rewarded for his excellent show throughout the world in different conditions. The Mumbai Indians batter scored a total of 1164 of them at a ridiculous strike rate of 187.43 in 2022. His tally of 68 T20I sixes saw him register another record to his name for the most T20I Sixes in a calendar year. Interestingly, he helped India win 28 T20I matches in 2022 out of 40 and was instrumental in the team’s success in England, West Indies, Australia and New Zealand. His two centuries and nine half-tons - including three in the 2022 T20 World Cup alone were the features of his batting display for the national side. His special ton included his maiden hundred against England in Nottingham as they beat the hosts in their own backyard where he scored 55-ball 117. ALSO READ | IPL 2023: RCB's Virat Kohli fined by BCCI for 'aggressive behaviour' in CSK tie On the horizon, Harmanpreet is one of the Five Cricketers of the Year announced in the 2023 Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack. The skipper of the Indian women’s team, Harmanpreet led India to a silver medal in the Commonwealth Games (CWG) where India lost in the final to Australia. She also was instrumental in India’s first series win on English soil since 1999, as they beat England 3-0. The 34-year-old piled on 754 ODI runs, including an unbeaten 143 in the England ODIs and 524 T20I runs and had an amazing 2022. On the flip side, England captain Ben Stokes has been named as the Wisden Almanack's leading men's cricketer in the world; international team-mate Jonny Bairstow wins a new award for an individual Test performance, while Ben Foakes and Matthew Potts are named as two of the five cricketers of the year. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

India's Suryakumar Yadav named Wisden’s leading T20I cricketer; Harmanpreet Kaur wins women's honours

India captain Rohit Sharma and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah have been named among five players in Wisden's 'Cricketers of the Year' in the 2022 edition of the Almanack. Besides the duo, the list also features New Zealand batter Devon Conway, England pacer Ollie Robinson and Proteas women star Dane van Niekerk.

England's Joe Root has been named the leading cricketer in the world, while South African women's team batter Lizelle Lee has been awarded the title of leading woman cricketer. Besides, Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has earned the title of leading T20 cricketer in the world. Bumrah starred for India in their visit to England last summer. Besides his exploits in India's historic win at Lord's, he also produced a match-winning spell at The Oval with the latter handing India a 2-1 lead in the series that is to be concluded in July this year.

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Rohit had an exceptional summer at the top of the order for India, scoring 368 runs in four Tests at an average of 52.57. The India skipper scored a match-defining 127 at The Oval, his first Test century away from home. Root was named leading cricketer of the year after a historic 12 months in which he scored 1,708 Test runs in a calendar year, the third-most in history.

Lee was named the leading woman cricketer in the world after a dominant 2021, averaging 90.28 with the bat in ODI cricket, including a spectacular series against India in which she scored 288 runs in four innings. 
Rizwan's T20 recognition came after a record-breaking 2021 in which he scored 1,329 runs at 72.88 in 27 T20s that included a century and 11 fifties. By passing 1,000 runs in a calendar year, he also became the first cricketer in the international game to achieve the feat.

India captain Rohit Sharma and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah have been named among five players in Wisden's 'Cricketers of the Year' in the 2022 edition of the Almanack.

India captain Rohit Sharma and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah have been named among five players in Wisden's 'Cricketers of the Year' in the 2022 edition of the Almanack. Besides the duo, the list also features New Zealand batter Devon Conway, England pacer Ollie Robinson and Proteas women star Dane van Niekerk. England's Joe Root has been named the leading cricketer in the world, while South African women's team batter Lizelle Lee has been awarded the title of leading woman cricketer. Besides, Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has earned the title of leading T20 cricketer in the world. Bumrah starred for India in their visit to England last summer. Besides his exploits in India's historic win at Lord's, he also produced a match-winning spell at The Oval with the latter handing India a 2-1 lead in the series that is to be concluded in July this year. ALSO READ | He would give me important overs: Jasprit Bumrah reveals how Rohit Sharma helped in his growth Rohit had an exceptional summer at the top of the order for India, scoring 368 runs in four Tests at an average of 52.57. The India skipper scored a match-defining 127 at The Oval, his first Test century away from home. Root was named leading cricketer of the year after a historic 12 months in which he scored 1,708 Test runs in a calendar year, the third-most in history. Lee was named the leading woman cricketer in the world after a dominant 2021, averaging 90.28 with the bat in ODI cricket, including a spectacular series against India in which she scored 288 runs in four innings. Rizwan's T20 recognition came after a record-breaking 2021 in which he scored 1,329 runs at 72.88 in 27 T20s that included a century and 11 fifties. By passing 1,000 runs in a calendar year, he also became the first cricketer in the international game to achieve the feat.

Team India skipper Rohit Sharma, pacer Jasprit Bumrah among Wisden's five 'Cricketers of the Year'

Ben Stokes on Wednesday ended Indian skipper Virat Kohli’s three-year reign as Wisden’s leading cricketer in the world following his heroics in the ICC World Cup 2019 and the Ashes.&nbsp;

The 2020 Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack, which was published on Thursday, crowned Stokes as the cricketer of the year as the flamboyant all-rounder became the first Englishman to receive the honour since Andrew Flintoff in 2005.&nbsp;

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Wisden described Stokes’ performance in the World Cup and then in the Ashes as ‘performance of a lifetime’.

"Ben Stokes pulled off the performance of a lifetime -- twice in the space of a few weeks," said Wisden editor Lawrence Booth.

"First, with a mixture of outrageous talent and good fortune, he rescued England's run-chase in the World Cup final, before helping to hit 15 off the super over. Then, in the third Ashes Test at Headingley, he produced one of the great innings, smashing an unbeaten 135 to pinch a one-wicket win.

"Against red ball or white, he was a force of nature."

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Earlier in January, Stokes was named ICC’s Player of the Year following his tremendous run of form across formats.

Furthermore, Ellyse Perry of Australia reclaimed the leading women's cricketer in the world title from Indian opener Smriti Mandhana.&nbsp;

England pacer Jofra Archer, Australia’s Pat Cummins and Marnus Labuschagne, Ellyse Perry and Essex spinner Simon Harmer was among the Wisden’s five cricketers of the year.<o:p></o:p>

Ben Stokes on Wednesday ended Indian skipper Virat Kohli’s three-year reign as Wisden’s leading cricketer in the world following his heroics in the ICC World Cup 2019 and the Ashes.

Ben Stokes on Wednesday ended Indian skipper Virat Kohli’s three-year reign as Wisden’s leading cricketer in the world following his heroics in the ICC World Cup 2019 and the Ashes. The 2020 Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack, which was published on Thursday, crowned Stokes as the cricketer of the year as the flamboyant all-rounder became the first Englishman to receive the honour since Andrew Flintoff in 2005. ALSO READ: Virus prevents play at Trump-opened world's biggest cricket stadium Wisden described Stokes’ performance in the World Cup and then in the Ashes as ‘performance of a lifetime’. "Ben Stokes pulled off the performance of a lifetime -- twice in the space of a few weeks," said Wisden editor Lawrence Booth. "First, with a mixture of outrageous talent and good fortune, he rescued England's run-chase in the World Cup final, before helping to hit 15 off the super over. Then, in the third Ashes Test at Headingley, he produced one of the great innings, smashing an unbeaten 135 to pinch a one-wicket win. "Against red ball or white, he was a force of nature." ALSO READ: Jos Buttler's World Cup final shirt raises £65,000 for hospital appeal Earlier in January, Stokes was named ICC’s Player of the Year following his tremendous run of form across formats. Furthermore, Ellyse Perry of Australia reclaimed the leading women's cricketer in the world title from Indian opener Smriti Mandhana. England pacer Jofra Archer, Australia’s Pat Cummins and Marnus Labuschagne, Ellyse Perry and Essex spinner Simon Harmer was among the Wisden’s five cricketers of the year.

Ben Stokes named  Wisden's leading cricketer in the world, ends Virat Kohli's three-year reign