His leadership in Tests saw England defeating New Zealand in three-match Test series, and then India in the rescheduled fifth Test at Edgbaston. Former New Zealand batter Ross Taylor has revealed in his autobiography that he had approached Stokes to play for New Zealand in 2010. Writing in his autobiography 'Ross Taylor Black And White', Taylor revealed that he approached Stokes while playing with him for Durham in 2010. PromotedIt is important to note that Stokes had moved from New Zealand to England aged 12. Stokes had helped England lift the 2019 World Cup as he was the star of the show in the final against New Zealand at Lord's Cricket Ground.

Source: Stuff August 15, 2022 20:47 UTC