Paul Nixon
Born in Carlisle in 1970, Paul Nixon is a wicket keeper and left handed Batsman who has had long distinguished career in the game having played top class Cricket for Leicestershire, England and Kent in the process gaining a reputation for his vocal contributions to games from behind the stumps.
After starting out playing locally for Cumberland, Paul became part of the ground staff at Lord’s before being given his chance in 1988 by Leicestershire where he made his debut in 1989. His first spell at Leicestershire lasted until 1999, during which time he won the County Championship in 1996 and 1998 before a move to Kent where he added the 40 over Championship to his honours. His efforts domestically were rewarded with a call up to the England squad, where he was Alec Stewart’s understudy for the tour of Pakistan and Sri Lanka in 2000/2001.
A return to Leicestershire came in 2003 where he would excel in the Twenty 20 format of the game, helping the team to win two T20 trophies and this earned him a call up to the England squad for the 2007 Triangular Tournament in Australia. Paul made his international debut at the age of 36 in a Twenty 20 game against Australia in January 2007. On the same tour, he made his first ODI appearance, also against Australia. Later that year, he was included in the England squad for the 2007 World Cup where he played in every game making key contributions both behind the wickets and as a batsman.
In total, Paul has played over 800 games in all forms of Cricket scoring over 15,500 runs and recording 21 centuries and taking in excess of 1,500 catches as wicket keeper.
A great personality and excellent addition to any event, please contact us to discuss booking Paul.
Claude Henderson
Claude Henderson has enjoyed a long and accomplished career in both domestic and international Cricket spanning over 20 years, as a slow, left arm Spinner for his country South Africa and Leicestershire.
As an international player, Henderson played seven tests four South Africa during which time he took a total of 22 wickets. During his four ODIs, he boasted an impressive average of 18.85.
Taking over 1,100 wickets in total whilst playing for Boland, Western Province, Lions and Cope Cobras in South Africa and Leicestershire, Claude is one of the most experienced and accomplished Cricketers around. He won the County Championship twice with Leicestershire in 2004 and 2006 and is the County’s leading wicket taker in the Tweny 20 form of the game.
To enquire about Claude Henderson appearing at your event, please get in touch with us below about costs and availability.
Jeff Thompson
An all time Australian cricket legend, Jeff “Thommo” Thompson, is still one of the fastest bowlers ever to have played the game, with his record 99.6 mph! Together with his unique action, Thommo presence on the field was enough to strike fear into batsmen the world over during his time at the top in the the 1970s and 1980s!
He made his Test debut in 1972 against Pakistan which would be the start of an illustrious 13 year career for the Aussies. During this time he played a total of 51 Tests, taking 200 wickets in the process with an overall bowling average of 28.00.
Thompson spent one season playing County Cricket in England for Middlesex in 1981 but he will be best remembered for his time playing for Australia and in particular for England fans the 33 wickets he took during the 1974-75 Ashes series!
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Matthew Hoggard
Matthew Hoggard was a pace bowler for England and can boast to be being the sixth highest-wicket taker in England’s test match history, claiming 248 wickets during 67 games. He played a crucial role in England’s unforgettable 2005 Ashes victory over Australia.
The Yorkshire born player also made 26 One Day appearances for his country, taking 32 wickets at an average of 36.00 and a best of 5-49.
In total, ‘Hoggy’ claimed three seven-wicket hauls in his test career, and also took a six-for and three further five-wicket hauls. He also took ten wickets in a Test match against South Africa.
After 15 years at Yorkshire, Hoggard signed for Leicestershire at the start of the 2010 season where he took up the Club Captaincy and also went on to claim his 700th first-class wicket.
Matthew is available for a variety of public appearances. Get in touch for further details or to enquire about booking him.
Ronnie Irani
Former Essex and England all rounder, Ronnie Irani, played a total of three Test Matches and 31 One Day Internationals for England in a career spanning 17 years. The Bolton born player finished with better all round stats than Freddie Flintoff, scoring over 20,000 runs and taking over 650 wickets at an average of 41 & 29 respectively.
Ronnie is now best known for being on TalkSport, where he co hosts the Breakfast Show with Alan Brazil. Ronnie has become a favourite with the listeners, and is now affectionately know as ‘Vernon’ after the TV personality Vernon Kay of whom he shares a strong Lancashire accent or Chicken, shortened from the rhyming slang ‘Chicken Biryani’.
Ronnie is also a very funny, popular and accomplished Speaker on the After Dinner Circuit.
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