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.
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.
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.
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.
| Birth Date: | 11 Apr, 1982 |
| Age: | 38 yrs |
| Occupations: | Cricketer Engineer |
| Citizenship: | United Kingdom |
| Birth Place: | Coventry |
| Education: | Princethorpe College |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | English cricketer |
| Net Worth 2021: | 10 million |
