Ben Stokes was born on 4 June 1991 in Christchurch, New Zealand. His parents, originally from New Zealand, lived there until the family relocated to England when Ben was 12 years old. His father, Gerard Stokes, was a former rugby league player who later became a coach. The family's move to England was prompted by Gerard's appointment to coach a rugby team there.
Stokes began playing both rugby and cricket at a young age. After settling in England, he joined the Cockermouth Cricket Club, where he showcased his early cricketing talent in the local league. His performances earned him a spot in the England Under-17 team, and he later progressed to the senior squad.
Ben Stokes made his debut for England in a One Day International against Ireland in August 2011, not in 2009 as sometimes mistakenly stated. However, he participated in the 2009 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, where his athleticism and skill caught national attention. His performance in the tournament helped cement his place as one of England's top emerging talents.
He began his domestic career with Durham and made his first-class debut in 2010 against the MCC. In that match, he scored a half-century and took two wickets — an early indication of his potential as a genuine all-rounder.
On 13 May 2011, Stokes scored his maiden first-class century. During this time, injuries to other key players allowed him to play consistently across all formats for Durham. He continued to impress with both bat and ball, leading to broader recognition and eventual national selection.
His Twenty20 International debut came in 2011 against the West Indies. Although he did not make a significant impact in terms of runs during that match, the experience contributed to his ongoing development in the shorter format of the game.
Stokes made his Test debut in December 2013 during the Ashes series against Australia. The Ashes is one of cricket’s most historic and prestigious series, played between England and Australia. In only his second Test match, he made an impressive century, scoring 120 runs off 195 balls. He also took the key wicket of Steve Smith during the series.
Despite England losing the series 5–0, Ben Stokes was one of the few standout performers. He scored 279 runs and took 15 wickets over the course of the series, marking a promising start to his Test career.
| Birth Date: | 4 Jun, 1991 |
| Age: | 28 yrs |
| Occupations: | Cricketer |
| Citizenship: | United Kingdom |
| Birth Place: | Christchurch |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Cricketer |
| Twitter Id: | Benstokes38 |
| Net Worth 2021: | 10 million |
