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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p>Ian was born on 11 April 1982 in Coventry, England. Encouraged by his parents from a young age, he developed a keen interest in cricket and began playing early in his childhood. He completed his education at Princethorpe College. Ian has a sibling named Keith, though limited information is publicly available about his parents and wider family.</p>

<h2>Beginning of a Cricket Career</h2>
<p>Ian started his cricketing journey by playing for his school team and later participated in numerous matches for local teams. His professional breakthrough came in 2004 when he made his debut in international cricket against the West Indies. He made a strong impression with his performance and soon became a fan favorite due to his consistent batting skills and leadership on the field.</p>

<h2>International Highlights and Major Tournaments</h2>
<p>One of Ian's notable performances came in 2005 when he scored 131 runs in a test match against Pakistan. In 2006, he represented England in the ICC Champions Trophy, although the team was eventually eliminated from the tournament. He was also part of the England squad in the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup; the team reached the Super Eight stage but did not qualify for the semi-finals, finishing fifth overall.</p>

<p>Ian faced a setback in 2010 due to an injury that required medical attention and time away from the sport. Nevertheless, he returned to the international stage and represented England again in the 2011 World Cup, although the team did not secure the championship that year.</p>

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<h2>Retirement and Career Statistics</h2>
<p>In 2015, Ian announced his retirement from international cricket. In an interview with BBC Radio, he stated that he would retire from limited-overs formats and continue to play only test matches for a brief period thereafter.</p>

<p>Over his career, Ian played 105 test matches with an impressive batting average of 45. In One Day Internationals (ODIs), he batted in 146 innings, maintaining an average of 37.16. His contributions were recognized with several accolades, including being named ICC Emerging Player of the Year in 2006. He earned the Man of the Series award once in test cricket and was named Man of the Match in test matches three times. His ODI performance was also notable, with 9 Man of the Match honors and 3 Man of the Series awards.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Net Worth</h2>
<p>In 2011, Ian married Chantal Louise Bastock. The couple celebrated their honeymoon in the Maldives. They welcomed a baby boy shortly after marriage and have expressed a desire to grow their family. Ian is known to value family life and enjoys spending time with children.</p>

<p>Ian’s salary was estimated at around £700,000 during the peak of his playing career. While his exact net worth is undisclosed, his earnings and achievements suggest that he is a high net worth individual. Additionally, he enjoys a strong fan following, both domestically and internationally.</p>

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