Ben’s father Ged, a former rugby league professional, proved pivotal to his son’s development, instilling in him the routine and attitude of an elite sportsman from a young age.
As a schoolboy, Ben had considered following in his father’s footsteps and pursuing a career in rugby, but opted for cricket at the age of 15. Ben rose to prominence as a shining light for England during the team’s otherwise miserable 5-0 defeat to Australia in the Ashes of 2013/14.
