Sporting legends : Ian Bell - Career highlights & video of English batting superstar

 


Ian Bell, the former English cricketer, was born on April 11, 1982. He had a distinguished career, representing England in both Test and One Day International cricket. 

Bell was a right-handed batsman known for his elegant and stylish stroke play. He had a classical batting style and was particularly adept at playing both pace and spin bowling with finesse. Bell was one of the greatest exponents of the cover drive during his era . 


Here are Ian Bell's Test and ODI records:


**Test Cricket:**

- Matches: Bell played a total of 118 Test matches for England.

- Runs: He scored 7,727 runs at an average of 42.69 in Test cricket.

- Centuries: Bell hit 22 centuries and 46 half-centuries in Test matches.

- Highest Score: His highest Test score was 235 against India in 2011.


**One Day Internationals (ODIs):**

- Matches: Bell played 161 ODIs for England.

- Runs: He scored 5,416 runs at an average of 37.87 in ODIs.

- Centuries: Bell scored 4 centuries and 35 half-centuries in ODIs.

- Highest Score: His highest ODI score was 141* against India in 2007.


Overall, Ian Bell's records in both Test and ODI cricket showcase his consistency and class as a top-order batsman for England.


Some of his career highlights include:


1. **Test Cricket:**

   - Debut: Bell made his Test debut against the West Indies in 2004.

   - Centuries: He scored 22 Test centuries during his career.

   - Ashes Success: Bell was part of the England team that won the Ashes series multiple times, including in 2005, 2009, 2010-11,  2013, and 2015.


2. **One Day Internationals (ODIs):**

   - Debut: Bell made his ODI debut against Zimbabwe in 2004.

   - World Cup Performances: He played in multiple ICC Cricket World Cups, including in 2007, 2011, and 2015.


3. **Overall Career Stats:**

   - Bell scored over 13,000 international runs across all formats for England.

   - He was known for his elegant stroke play and solid technique, particularly in Test cricket.


4. **Honors:**

   - Bell received numerous accolades throughout his career, including being named one of Wisden's Cricketers of the Year in 2006.

   - He was also awarded the ICC Cricketer of the Year in 2013.


Ian Bell retired from professional cricket in 2018, leaving behind a legacy as one of England's most stylish and successful batsmen.


Watch Ian Bell's sublime test hundred in New Zealand in 2008  3rd Test 

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