Stokes Open to Coaching England Ben Stokes' decision to consider the head coach position at the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world.
The 31 year old has a proven track record of success, having led his team to a World Cup title in 2019 and been an integral part of the squad that won the Ashes series against Australia in 2021. Who is Stokes?
Ben Stokes was born in Christchurch, New Zealand, but moved to England with his family at a young age. He began playing for the Durham Academy under 11 team before making his first class debut for Durham in 2008.