Ian Bell
Cricketer for England and Warwickshire
Born
April 11th, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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An accomplished cricketer, made significant contributions to the England national team and Warwickshire. Primarily played as a middle-order batsman, attaining a reputation for technical proficiency and composure under pressure. Debuted internationally in 2004 and participated in multiple international series and tournaments including the ICC Cricket World Cup and ICC Champions Trophy. Achieved a notable milestone with a Test match average of over 40, and was a key player in England's 2013 Ashes series victory.
Represented England in 118 Test matches
Scored 22 Test centuries
Part of the 2013 Ashes-winning squad
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