HOW much of the drama surrounding Ben Stokes results from the excessive hype and overestimation of his talents by the media, public and, worst of all, team management.
Yes, he balances the team but his bowling is modest – on a par with Mitchell Marsh and it is doubtful he would be worth his place in a top international side as a batsman alone.
It is noteworthy that he does not have a mention in the ICC rankings as a top 20 bowler or batsman in any of the three forms of cricket. He rates as only fourth in the Test rankings, fifth in ODI and not at all in T20 format in the all-rounder c...