Ben Stokes’s 13 Tattoos
Several athletes from different sports are seen sporting tattoos on different parts of their bodies, such as Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, David Beckham, Lebron James, etc. Cricketing legend Ben Stokes is no exception either.
Ben Stokes is a right-handed batsman, born in Christchurch, New Zealand, who plays for the England Cricket Team. Stokes was part of the England squad that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup, winning Man of the Match in the final. He has captained the England team in both Tests and One Day Internationals when the regular captain has been unavailable.
He has a total of 13 tattoos and they are:
1) The Lion Family Tattoo
The 30-year-old all-rounder has been seen roaring on the field several times but he gave his celebrations a sense of reality when he tattooed a huge lion family (a lion, a lioness, and a cub) on his back.
Since most sports athletes believe that families are the vital support that keeps them working towards their goal, Stokes’s tattoo too symbolized his family. The family is meant to be his wife Claire Ratcliffe, children Layton and Libby, and Stokes himself. It is believed that the tattoo took nearly 28 hours to be made
Left Arm Tattoos
The things in the tattoos signify the heritage of his family from the Māori side. In Māori culture, everything can be mapped out with drawings
2) ‘Kirihuti Maori’ design
This tattoo covers a large portion of his left bicep. It symbolizes Stokes and the Maori culture’s belongingness and the social status of his ancestors from Maori.
3) Inspiring Phrase
There is an inked quote in the Maori design tattoo: Being the best you can be is only possible if you desire to be a champion and your fear of failure is non-existent’. Ben is often said to be fascinated by motivational and inspiring quotes.
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There is a Silver Fern Symbol inked near Ben’s left shoulder. Silver Fern is the symbol of New Zealand’s nationality.
5) ‘Maori Goddess’ Tattoo
On his right bicep is a tattoo of the Maori Goddess. This symbolizes the deep connection he has with the Maori Culture.
6) Rose Tattoo
Other than the Maori Culture, Stokes has shown his love towards England too by tattooing a Rose ( the national flower of England) on the outer side of his right upper arm.
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He has his T20I debut cap number (58) on the left arm of the Maori Goddess. Right Behind it are His ODI debut cap number (221) and his test debut cap number (658)
8) Layton Tattoo
On his right bicep, there is the name of his son Layton inked in a banner.
9) Drake’s Quote
There is a quote from Drake’s famous song ‘Shot For Me’ inked on his right arm just below the tattoo of his son. The tattoo says, ‘May people respect you, Trouble neglect you, Angels protect you, Heaven accepts you. The quote always keeps Stokes in high spirits.
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After the loss of England against the West Indies in the T20 World Cup 2016, Stokes inked a huge tattoo on his right forearm, showing a Phoenix rising from the ashes. The tattoo symbolizes the strength and patience a person possesses after losing and the way he rises back to fight.
11) An Unknown Tattoo
There is an unfamiliar design inked on the inner left bicep of Ben apparently known to represent some motivational aspect.
12) Feathers Tattoo
Two light-shaded feathers can be seen on Ben’s right hand’s wrist.
13) Leaves and Stars Tattoo
A big tattoo of leaves and stars covers the inner side of his right arm.
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