Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 15/02/1993 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthplace | Colchester, Essex, England |
Latest News about Ben Foakes
06/04/2025
Ben Foakes defied his former county, Essex, for four hours and 41 minutes, remaining not out on 92 as Surrey were dismissed for 365 in their first innings, 217 runs in arrears. This performance came during the County Championship match where Essex asked reigning champions Surrey to follow-on at Chelmsford.
03/04/2025
Ben Foakes revealed he was informed of being dropped as England's Test wicketkeeper in a 10-second phone call, which remains his last contact with the England management. He stated he already anticipated the decision due to how other players were being pulled from games, and found this particular axing before the 2023 Ashes more painful than previous instances.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Benjamin Thomas Foakes |
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| Nickname | Ben |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6’ 1” |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Tendring Technology College, Essex, England |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Aquarius |
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| Nationality | English |
| Hometown | Colchester, Essex, England |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Watching NFL, Travelling |
| Tattoo | Left Wrist - His father's death date '18.09.06' |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried | ||||
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Family
| Father | Peter Foakes (Died in 2006, English football Premier League referee) |
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| Mother | Fi Foakes (Works at Essex County Cricket Club) |
| Siblings | Brother - Matt Foakes |
Career
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| Jersey Number | #4, 7 (Domestic) | ||||||
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| Batting Style | Right-hand bat | ||||||
| Favourite Shot | Pull Shot | ||||||
| Records | The fifth wicketkeeper-batsman to score a century on Test debut, the second Non-Asian batsmen after Shaun Marsh to score a century in Sri Lanka on debut, the first batsman from England to score a century in Sri Lanka, and the twentieth player to score a century on debut for England. | ||||||
| Career Turning Point | In 2018, when he replaced the injured Jonny Bairstow in a Test match against Sri Lanka | ||||||
| International Career Span | 2018 - 2024 |
Favourites
| Favourite Cricketer | James Foster |
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| Favourite Band | The Script |
| Favourite Football Club | Fulham FC |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ben comes from a family passionate about sports, with his father being a referee in the English Premier League during the 1990s. | |
| 2. His father encouraged Ben to play cricket and football, even helping with his practice sessions. | |
| 3. Ben started his professional cricket career relatively late, debuting for Essex at 17 against Sri Lanka in 2011. | |
| 4. He was the top run scorer for England at the 2012 U-19 World Cup. | |
| 5. After facing limited opportunities at Essex, Ben moved to Surrey at 21, where he flourished as a batsman and wicketkeeper. | |
| 6. Ben gained attention in 2017 when he was selected for England's Test squad for the Ashes Series. | |
| 7. Making his Test debut as a replacement, he seized the chance and scored a century against Sri Lanka on their home turf. | |
| 8. When asked to join England's Test squad for the Sri Lanka tour, Ben was unprepared due to vacation plans in Lisbon and a winter break. |