Inking of you: Dernbach reveals all in naked photo shoot... including his tattoo tribute to best friend Maynard
England cricketer Jade Dernbach has bared his soul and a whole lot more after appearing in a naked photo shoot for Cosmopolitan magazine.
The 27-year-old stripped off, using only a carefully positioned cricket bat to hide his modesty, in support of Cancer Research UK to help raise awareness for male cancers.
Dernbach also used the interview to reveal the inspiration behind his many tattoos, the most poignant of which is a tribute to his Surrey teammate Tom Maynard who tragically died after a night out together last year.
Naked ambition: Jade Dernbach is one of many sports personalities to strip off for Cosmopolitan magazine
Howzat! Jade Dernbach celebrates after taking a wicket for England during a T20 match against Australia
Best of friends: Jade Dernbach (right) celebrates with former teammate Tom Maynard (centre) while playing for Surrey
Hot off the press: Dernbach appears in the October issue of Cosmopolitan magazine
Speaking of the 'TLM 55' tattoo within a heart at the centre of his chest, Dernbach revealed: 'The tattoo on my chest is for my mate Tom Maynard – it’s his initials and squad number.
'He was such a fun guy; always smiling. When I was younger there were things I was insecure about, but now I think it’s important to embrace your body and look after it.'
In an earlier interview, Dernbach said: 'I will always remember Tommy as that fun person with the biggest smile on his face.
'That never changed from the moment I met him to the last night. The last picture I have in my mind is of him dancing with a massive smile on his face, doing what he did best - making other people have a good time as well as enjoying himself.
'That's my last memory of him. And I'm so glad it is because whatever has been said, it doesn't change who he was and what he gave to so many people
In posing naked for the magazine, Dernbach has joined fellow sportsmen including Teddy Sheringham, Ian Wright, Matt Dawson and David James, as well as entertainers Lenny Kravitz, Roger Moore, Ewan McGregor, Rupert Everett, Graham Norton, Jason Donovan, Eminem, and Jack Osbourne - all of whom have stripped off.
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