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Ben Stokes was born on June 4, 1991 in Christchurch, New Zealand and is credited as a cricketer. That puts Ben Stokes at 35 years old in 2026. Recorded honors include Officer of the Order of the British Empire and Wisden Cricketer of the Year (2016).
My Take
Ben Stokes is, to me, the defining cricketer of his era. Born in Christchurch but captaining England across all three formats, he's the rare all-rounder who can win a match with bat, ball, or sheer nerve when everything is collapsing. That temperament is what I value most, the appetite for the impossible chase, the willingness to shoulder the moment nobody else wants. The OBE and his Wisden Cricketer of the Year award are the official stamps, but his real signature is the comeback. Watching a man carry another nation's colours to the summit, and do it with this much fight, is one of modern sport's genuine pleasures.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ben Stokes
- Name (Japanese)
- ベン・ストークス
- Reading
- べん・すとーくす
- Born
- June 4, 1991 (age 35)
- Origin
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- Occupation
- cricketer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Goat
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- 2016 Wisden Cricketer of the Year
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ben Stokes born?
Born June 4, 1991 (age 35).
Where is Ben Stokes from?
Ben Stokes is from Christchurch, New Zealand.
What does Ben Stokes do?
Ben Stokes works as cricketer.