Benjamin Andrew Stoke better known as Ben Stokes is an English International Cricketer and the vice-captain of the England Test team. Stokes was part of the England squad that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup. Interestingly, Stokes father is the Rugby league player and coach whereas his mother being the cricketer for New Zealand. Ben is well known for his multiple inks and especially for his magnificent back tattoo. Let us explore his inks together.

1. ‘Lion Family’ Tattoo

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Tattoos aren’t everybody’s taste.But they are mine,all my tattoos mean something to me personally and are very special to me.My most resent one represents me,my amazing wife @clarey11 and my 2 wonderful kids.We will always be together now when I’m away touring 28 hours of pain and it’s finally finished. @mel_elixirtattoos thank you so much for your amazing work I’m over the moon with it. #family

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Tattoo: Ben has a huge ink on his back which shows a Lion Family including, a Lion, a Lioness and two cubs. The tattoo is the representation of Ben’s own family. The Lion, Lioness, and two cubs symbolize Ben himself, his wife Clare Ratcliffe and their two children, Layton and Libby. The tattoo was done Styled by the tattoo artist Mel Blyth.

 “Tattoos aren’t everybody’s taste. But they are mine.”

“All my tattoos mean something to me personally and are very special to me. My most resent one represents me, my amazing wife @clarey11 and my 2 wonderful kids.”

LEFT ARM TATTOOS

The things in the tattoo on my left arm signify the heritage of my family from the M?ori side. In M?ori culture, everything can be mapped out with drawings.

2. ‘Kirihuti Maori’ Design

Tattoo: Ben has a large Maori design covering major portion of his left bicep.