Ford was educated at Tonbridge School in Kent before going to Durham University to study Combined Social Sciences. He played cricket for Kent County Cricket Club's Second XI between 1995 and 1999 and for Durham University between 1996 and 1998 as a right-handed batsman who bowled Slow left-arm orthodox spin.
Ford was educated at Tonbridge School in Kent before attending Durham University to study Combined Social Sciences. He played cricket for Kent County Cricket Club's Second XI between 1995 and 1999 and for Durham University between 1996 and 1998 as a right-handed batsman who bowled Slow left-arm orthodox spin.