Mark Butcher

Cricket speaker, Mark Butcher, is one of the most prominent county cricket players of the 1990s and 2000s. Since debuting in 1992, his accuracy and formidable consistency made Mark a well-regarded player on the pitch, boasting a First-Class Cricket batting average of 40.70%. As a testament to Mark's influence, he was awarded an Honorary Life Membership to the Marylebone Cricket Club in 2010. As a speaker, Mark can both share his story of elite sport and offer strategies to peak performance, inspiring audiences to push their own capabilities.

Mark first took to the pitch in 1992, when he played first-class county cricket for Surrey. Five years later, in 1997, he played his first Test Match game at Edgebaston - Mark played 71 Tests over the course of seven years, averaging over 34 and making eight centuries. Mark exploded onto the Test Match scene, securing two half-centuries against the dominating Australian team. Against the South African side, he scored two fifties and a century.

Thanks to Mark's father and coach, Alan Butcher, he dominated the sport. When Mark experienced periods of failure, Alan was on hand to turn Mark's form around. Returning to the pitch against Australia, Mark helped England achieve a lead of 315 to win. He was an essential member of his country's batting line up, despite being plagued by injuries. A surefire success, Mark was relied upon on numerous occasions to turn their game around in a crisis. Mark returned in 2009.

With his wealth of knowledge, it is no surprise that Mark quickly became a popular pundit. Mostly for Sky Sports, he is also an expert summariser on Test Match Special, a cricket-themed British radio programme. When Mark isn't commentating on elite Cricket games, he tours the speaking circuit to share his story. A specialist in physical and mental resilience, Mark can provide an invaluable insight into a winning mindset, influenced by his sporting career. As an after dinner speaker, event host or at Q&A sessions, he can instantly connect with audiences, making Mark a truly talented speaker.