England’s Test skipper Ben Stokes has emerged as one of the match-winners for his country in recent times. His ability to hold his nerves in crucial matches to win the game has earned him plaudits from the cricket fraternity. He played an important role in England’s World Cup wins in 2019 and 2022.
But when he was just starting his cricketing journey, he met Clare Ratcliffe with whom the all-rounder tied the knot seven years later. He met Clare before he made his debut for England.
Fans are aware of Stokes’ exploits on the field, his recent success as a Test skipper, as well as the infamous street fight. But to know more about his personal life, scroll down and read all about Clare Stokes.
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Who is Ben Stokes’ wife?
Clare describes herself as a “cricket widow” and “parent of two monsters“. Ben Stokes proposed to Clare Stokes in 2013 (soon after the death of her father) and stayed in a live-in relationship before finally getting married in October 2017. They became parents in 2012 when they welcomed son Layton and a few years later, daughter Libby was born. Their wedding ceremony took place at the church of St Mary the Virgin in East Brent, near Weston-super-Mare, Somerset.
Where is Clare Stokes from?
Clare Stokes (Image via Instagram) Clare Stokes was born as Clare Ratcliffe. She was born and grew up in East Brent, Somerset, United Kingdom.
Where did Ben Stokes and Clare Stokes meet?
Ben Stokes, Clare Stokes (Image via Instagram) Ben Stokes met Clare Stokes in 2010 during a game between Lancashire and Durham at Old Trafford. They started dating after Clare sent a friend request to him on Facebook.
They were in a long-distance relationship as Clare was studying in Taunton while Stokes was in Durham. After five months of dating, they finally broke the news about their relationship on Facebook.
What does Ben Stokes’ wife Clare Stokes do for a living?
Clare Stokes (Image via Instagram) As per reports, after she graduated from the University of Durham where she earned a degree in law, she started working as a solicitor for a couple of law firms, including Bond Dickinson and Ward Hadaway. At the same time, other reports say she was also a primary school teacher and is now a homemaker.
Clare Stokes’ family and background
Ben Stokes and his family (Image via Instagram) Unfortunately, after searching a lot, nothing could be found regarding her childhood and family background. No information regarding her parents also could not be found except that her mother is Jane Ratcliffe and her father is Arthur Ratcliffe (as per other reports).
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