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England star Ben Stokes climbs ICC rankings after memorable Ashes exploits at Headingley

Ben Stokes' heroic Ashes display at Headingley helped him take a huge leap forward in the ICC rankings.

The England star is now second behind West Indies’ Jason Holder in the table for all-rounders, with a career-high 411 points.

Stokes also climbed to 13th in the rankings for batsmen, with 693 points - also a career-best rating.

The Durham all-rounder - also the hero of England's stunning World Cup Final victory over New Zealand in July - produced one of the greatest Test innings of all time on Sunday, with his stunning 135 not out helping keep the current five-match Ashes series alive at 1-1.

Meanwhile, Stokes’ team-mate Jofra Archer is already 40th in the bowlers’ table, despite having played only two Tests.

The paceman impressed on debut at Lord’s and followed up with eight wickets in the match at Leeds.

The fourth Ashes Test begins at Old Trafford on September 4.

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