Ian Bell
England
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Andrew Hughes /
16 November 2010 /
"From his position in the lower middle order, Bell will be expected to score big runs once others have laid the foundations."
The Warwickshire stroke-maker has been in and out of the England team almost as often as Graeme Hick in the 1990s but few doubt his natural talent....
Ian Bell
Nickname: Belly, The Shermanator
Right-handed middle order batsman
Tests: 57
Batting Average: 42.92
Ashes Experience: Played in 2005, 2006-07 and 2009 series
Ashes Batting Average: 25.68
Ashes Runs: 642
Ashes Role:
From his position in the lower middle order, Bell will be expected to score big runs once others have laid the foundations. Is also a decent fielder close to the wicket, usually at short leg.
Likes: Playing the perfect cover drive
Dislikes: Batting higher than five in the order
Trivia: Nearly a fifth of Bell's Test runs have come against Bangladesh
Odds to be top England batsman: [8.0]
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