A biography for Ben Stokeshasn’t been written yet.
“As professional sportsmen at the top of the game we do have worries. We do think of the worst and that's absolutely fine. There's no weakness in feeling like that.”
“I've got a lot of traits from my dad's side.”
“It's all good being there for people when things are going well and smoothly but what really comes through is how you operate with someone when they need you the most.”
“I think momentum is huge in sport, especially in a series like the Ashes.”
“It's always great when games can go to day five.”
“I am never happy with where I'm at and I never like to feel like I'm comfortable. I like making everything a little bit harder so that when it comes to the game it can feel a little easier.”
“I'm always looking to learn and am never happy with how I am going. I think once you get comfortable with what you are offering it is dangerous territory to be in.”
“I played number 6 in rugby league so I had the ball quite a lot. I tried to make the plays, so you are in the action.”
“I know I'm in a very fortunate position. I make a good living doing something I used to do for fun as a kid messing around in the garden. I'm in a fortunate position, so you try and give what you can, I guess.”
“I just go out there and try to do what I am paid to do, which is score runs and take wickets.”
“I fell off a wall in Cockermouth when I was 18. The slate on the top of the wall was loose and I tried to jump up and sit on it. I ended up falling backwards and the tile ended up falling back onto my hand.”
“We are all about the equality through society and sport.”
“Captaincy did not change me as a player whatsoever, when I had the ball in my hand, I operated in the same manner like I always do.”
“Playing for England is always the main priority.”
“The thing about international cricket is that you never really get to know the guys you play against. The T20 leagues allow you to actually know an individual.”
“Everyone goes through bad form but it does end.”
“Sometimes you feel fine. You might have a day when you feel awful about what's going to happen in the game. It ebbs and flows. Just embrace it.”
“One-day cricket is a lot more draining because it's a lot faster. You don't get as much break. You are running a lot harder.”
“You can't just be letting certain people get away with certain things and not others.”
“You can do well one day and then not do well the other and you are not as good as everyone says.”