Watch: Ben Stokes calls 2019 “best in career” after winning ICC Player of the Year award

Ben Stokes was awarded the Sir Garfield Sobers’ award for the ICC Player of the Year award for his sensational 2019 where he shone for England in the World Cup and Ashes against Australia. 

Here’s what he had to say on winning the award.

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“It is quite flattering to win the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year. The past 12 months have been incredible for England cricket and to lift the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup for the first time was our greatest achievement.

“This award is testament to my teammates and the support staff that have been there every step of the way. Fundamentally, without the support of these individuals, we would never achieved our objective of lifting a major trophy.

“There is an incredible bond between teammates and to savour our achievements, whether that’s winning the World Cup Final at Lord’s or digging deep to win a Test match against Australia at Headingley. It is satisfying you can accomplish these superb highs together.

“The last 12 months have been the best in my career, and I believe what we attained will be the catalyst to achieve further success over the next few years.”