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Wed, 24 June
27. The Cricket Captains of England 1979 – 2025
Guildhall
What does it really take to captain England; brilliance, stubbornness, charm… or sheer nerve? Former England spinner and long-time BBC Test Match Special voice Vic Marks, historian Tom Holland, former professional cricketer Simon Hughes and broadcaster Daniel Norcross reflect on nearly half a century of leadership at the crease. From the cerebral calm of Mike Brearley to the swashbuckling era of Ian Botham and the modern revival under Ben Stokes, this discussion explores how cricket, and Britain, have changed since 1979. Drawing on personal experience, sharp observation and trademark wit, the panelists examine triumphs, controversies and the peculiar pressures of captaincy. Insightful, entertaining and full of dressing-room stories, this is a must for cricket lovers and anyone fascinated by leadership under fire.
