Full Name: Benjamin Jack Duckett Born: October 17, 1994 (Farnborough, Kent, England) Role: Top-order Batter Batting Style: Left-hand bat Bowling Style: Right-arm offbreak (part-time) Jersey Number: 74 (England) Ben Duckett is a classy left-handed top-order batsman known for his fearless stroke play, quick hands, and adaptability across formats. A product of England’s new aggressive Test batting revolution under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, Duckett has redefined his role and emerged as a central figure in the country’s red-ball and white-ball squads. Born in Farnborough, Duckett moved to Northamptonshire at a young age, rising through their youth system with standout performances. His natural flair, especially against spin, was evident early in his county career. By 2016, he made headlines after scoring over 2,700 runs across formats, becoming the first player ever to win both the PCA Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year in the same season. His England debut came in 2016, during a tour to Bangladesh and India. While his start was promising, the challenges of playing spin in subcontinent conditions exposed technical gaps. Dropped soon after, Duckett returned to county cricket and underwent a mental and technical transformation over the following seasons. His perseverance paid off with a comeback in 2022, fitting seamlessly into England’s new ‘Bazball’ approach. In the 2022 Pakistan Test series, Duckett starred with a fearless century in Rawalpindi and consistent runs throughout the tour, becoming a symbol of England’s attacking red-ball ethos. His fluency against spin—once a concern—became his strength, particularly on subcontinent tracks. In ODIs and T20Is, Duckett offers flexibility. He’s played impactful innings in the middle order and is particularly strong on slow pitches, using sweeps and reverse sweeps to manipulate fields. His performances in The Hundred and T20 leagues like the BBL and PSL have added polish to his white-ball credentials. Off the field, Duckett is laid-back, witty, and known for his sharp cricketing brain. He’s matured into a player who understands the highs and lows of elite sport. His journey is one of redemption and resilience, proving that setbacks can lead to comebacks—with greater clarity and confidence.