Squad No. 15
Did You Know...
My earliest cricketing memory is
Playing cricket on the beach against the dads
My favourite sportsperson is
Siya Kolisi
The teams I support in other sports are
West Ham
My favourite colour is
Blue
My favourite musical artist is
Fleetwood Mac
A hobby/interest I have outside of cricket is
Music, Padel
My proudest cricketing moment is
U19 cricket world cup final
Ben Dawkins
Rookie Contract
| Bat | Right-hand | Wicketkeeper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born | 19th October 2006 (in Johannesburg, South Africa) | National Team Eligibility | England |
| Years of Service | 2024- | Debut | vs. Leicestershire, 2025 |
| Nickname(s) | Dawks | Capped | - |
| Local Club | Tunbridge Wells CC | Shirt Sponsor | - |
Other Teams
England Under 19s, England Young Lions
Player Biography
Ben Dawkins signed his first two-year rookie contract after graduating from the Kent Cricket Academy in July 2025, having been a part of Kent Cricket’s Talent Pathway since Under-12 level.
He had featuried for Kent’s Second XI since the 2023 season, including a score of 48 opening the batting against Zimbabwe A in a 50-Over match at The County Ground, Beckenham in July 2024and 108 not out from just 52 deliveries against Essex Second XI in a Second XI T20 in May 2025.
Dawkins also scored 93 from 89 deliveries for England Young Lions against Sri Lanka in a one-day match back in June 2024, and scored 60 or more runs in each of England Under-19s’ last three Youth ODI matches against India Under-19s in July 2025.
He made an appearance for a full Kent side in Kent Spitfires’ National County Match against Bedfordshire in July 2024, which did not hold List A status, and took a catch as sub fielder in Kent Spitfires’ win over Sussex Sharks at Hove in the Vitality Blast in the week leading up to signing his first contract.