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The inspiration for Stokesy's new tattoo

Ben reveals the Maori script on his left forearm and the emotional words it represents
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Ben Stokes headed to West London Ink to get a new tattoo - and he let the cameras in to share the experience on The Athlete's Voice.

The new ink on Ben's forearm pays homage to his family's Maori heritage and, specifically, to his father, who passed away in December 2020.

The script - in Maori - echoes the final words Ben heard his Dad say, when reflecting on his son's heroics at Headingley in 2019.

"That’s the difference between good and great. That would be the proudest moment of my life."

Download the app now for the full video of Ben's visit to West London Ink, and the full story of his Dad's influence on the England Test captain.

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