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Just had a look, and his batting is actually pretty poor (by his standards). 26 matches and top score 47*. A bunch of players have played fewer matches and made a 50 (Vince, Patel, Bell, Trott, Kieswetter, Banton, Malan). He obviously adds bowling and fielding but I was quite surprised how average his batting has been

(Obviously he bats lower than many of those)
His bowling isn't good either
 


Just had a look, and his batting is actually pretty poor (by his standards). 26 matches and top score 47*. A bunch of players have played fewer matches and made a 50 (Vince, Patel, Bell, Trott, Kieswetter, Banton, Malan). He obviously adds bowling and fielding but I was quite surprised how average his batting has been

(Obviously he bats lower than many of those)

I think with players like Stokes you simply can’t just go of the stats and average, especially considering the fact we know and have seen not only does he have all the shots, but has shown he has the big shots to are required in T20, by scoring very quickly in other formats.

It’s why despite them stats teams in the IPL teams will always want him and why he will always be in the England side.
 
I think with players like Stokes you simply can’t just go of the stats and average, especially considering the fact we know and have seen not only does he have all the shots, but has shown he has the big shots to are required in T20, by scoring very quickly in other formats.

It’s why despite them stats teams in the IPL teams will always want him and why he will always be in the England side.
Yeah I know. I just think it’s interesting he hasn’t come up with a match wining performance with the bat for England in the format
 
Just had a look, and his batting is actually pretty poor (by his standards). 26 matches and top score 47*. A bunch of players have played fewer matches and made a 50 (Vince, Patel, Bell, Trott, Kieswetter, Banton, Malan). He obviously adds bowling and fielding but I was quite surprised how average his batting has been

(Obviously he bats lower than many of those)

I find that a bit strange as when he plays in tests he looks like he'd be great in T20 as he can be very aggressive against good bowling attacks. I wonder if he is one of those players who tries to go big straight away and would be better starting slower and going mental later on.
 
What were his stats like when playing at Bishop?

Commentators are doing their best to get Stokea out of the team hopefully he does well with the ball, its clear T20 isnt his beat format but you still want to see him playing as hes a match winner.

From what I remember he was very good. I don't think play cricket was used for every game back then but going from the stats available here - Bishop Auckland CC he was averagine above 60 during his time. But im sure there are a lot of games missing from the earlier years (03-06)
 
I think with players like Stokes you simply can’t just go of the stats and average, especially considering the fact we know and have seen not only does he have all the shots, but has shown he has the big shots to are required in T20, by scoring very quickly in other formats.

It’s why despite them stats teams in the IPL teams will always want him and why he will always be in the England side.
Incredible to fit in with your narrative mind if you can't go of his stats and average or match winning performances what can you go off it means he hasn't contributed much the games hes played and is in on reputation alone.
 
Incredible to fit in with your narrative mind if you can't go of his stats and average or match winning performances what can you go off it means he hasn't contributed much the games hes played and is in on reputation alone.

You go on the fact that he has the character and undoubtedly pure ability in other formats and the attacking shots and capability that will translate into this format.

Everyone will be aware of the stats yet he still continues to be selected.

It’s why the experts with vast cricket knowledge continue to pick him for England and why he gets a IPL contract every single year!
 
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You go on the fact that he has the character and undoubtedly pure ability in other formats and the attacking shots and capability

It’s why the experts with vast cricket knowledge continue to pick him for England and why he gets a IPL contract every single year!
He hasn't shown the ability though for England in this format
 

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