However, he is a New Zealander by birth, while Ross Taylor has revealed that he once tried to persuade him to play for the Kiwis. Meanwhile, former Kiwi Ross Taylor has revealed that he once urged Stokes to consider playing for his birth nation. Image credit: GettyAccording to stuff.co.nz, Taylor revealed in his recent book 'Ross Taylor Black & White', "He was 18 or 19 and very much a Kiwi. Over a Guinness, I asked him if he wanted to come and play in New Zealand. He was keen, so I sent a message to New Zealand Cricket CEO Justin Vaughan saying this guy Stokes was an outstanding young cricketer and interested in playing for New Zealand."

Source: Stuff August 15, 2022 16:46 UTC