The non-Asian hulks of cricket: Best current non-Asian test XI

7. Ben Stokes (England):

The English star all-rounder and the X- factor of the side- Stokes has already won millions of hearts all around the world with his gritty and awe inspiring performances in his short career. At a time when English cricket was at its all time low, this man hammered a nail for them on the cricket map with his exhilarating century on the fastest pitch of the world, Perth in 2013/14 Ashes. Apart from his prodigal batting skills, he is a medium pace bowler who bends his back and hits the deck hard.
But, it was only this year that his stakes reached a different level all together when he rallied to the fastest ton ever on the Lord’s cricket ground at a time when the English side was crumbling in the 2nd innings. In his career which has spanned for 12 tests, he has compiled 777 runs at a decent average of 35 and has also grabbed 30 wickets.