Derek Pringle analyses how England’s all-rounder uses his unorthodox action, willingness to work and sheer force of personality to change the course of matches

PRINGLE’s VIEWPOINT

Passion: Ben Stokes celebrates after taking the wicket of Kemar Roach of West Indies
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It is tempting to suggest that we are seeing Ben Stokes the penitent, what with his close cropped hair and furious work ethic on and off the field. But whatever forces are driving England’s all-rounder in the aftermath of the Mbargo night club melee, his team will be thankful it surfa...