Ben
Stokes
Date of birth | June 4, 1991 |
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Birthplace | Christchurch, New Zealand |
Age | 34 |
Nationality | United Kingdom |
Career start | 2013 |
Disciplines | Cricket |
Ben’s father Ged, a former rugby league professional, proved pivotal to his son’s development, instilling in him the routine and attitude of an elite sportsman from a young age.
As a schoolboy, Ben had considered following in his father’s footsteps and pursuing a career in rugby, but opted for cricket at the age of 15. Ben rose to prominence as a shining light for England during the team’s otherwise miserable 5-0 defeat to Australia in the Ashes of 2013/14.