The Grade Cricketer Ben Duckett on Ashes Prep, Post Series Beers and Playing 2s
Nov 12, 2025
Ben Duckett, the dynamic England opener, shares insights from his cricket journey, discussing his rise from Parramatta to the international stage. He humorously tackles the quirks of Bazball and his team's playful banter with Ben Stokes and Mohammad Siraj. Duckett reflects on tactical evolution under McCullum, the importance of a positive dressing room culture, and the significance of match readiness over warm-up games. Plus, he imagines sharing a pint with Aussie rivals after the series and offers advice for fans on the early Ashes start times.
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From Parramatta Twos To Test Debut
- Ben Duckett recalls being dropped to twos at Parramatta and later debuting for England in Chittagong despite poor early performances.
- He says Parramatta was fun but he didn't achieve much on the field there.
Reverse Lap Miscommunication With Akash Deep
- Duckett describes a language-barrier incident with Akash Deep after playing a reverse lap for six.
- He says the bowler misheard him and later Duckett jokingly put an arm around him when Deep scored 50.
Lord's Fading Light Chaos
- Duckett recounts the chaotic Lord's day when fading light meant only a single over was bowled.
- He enjoyed chirping from the other end and praised Zach Crawley's handling of the situation.