Phil Tufnell

Phil Tufnell August 2015 (cropped)

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Phil Tufnell

Philip Clive Roderick Tufnell (born 29 April 1966) is a former English cricketer turned television and radio personality. He played 42 Test matches and 20 One Day Internationals for the England cricket team between 1990 and 1997. Tufnell was a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and was known for his ability to extract turn from the pitch.

Early Life and Career

Tufnell was born in Barnet, London. He attended Highgate School and later enrolled at Southgate School. His cricketing talent was evident from a young age, and he joined the Middlesex cricket team in 1986.

Cricket Career

Tufnell made his debut for the England cricket team in 1990 against Australia in the Ashes series. He quickly gained a reputation for his skillful bowling and was often referred to as "The Cat" due to his agility and reflexes. Over his career, Tufnell took 121 wickets in Test matches and 19 wickets in One Day Internationals.

Notable Performances

One of Tufnell's most memorable performances came in the 1992-93 tour of India, where he took 11 wickets in the match at Chennai. His ability to bowl long spells and maintain pressure on the batsmen made him a valuable asset to the team.

Post-Cricket Career

After retiring from professional cricket in 2002, Tufnell transitioned to a career in media. He became a popular television personality, appearing on shows such as I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, which he won in 2003, and Strictly Come Dancing. Tufnell has also been a team captain on the BBC's A Question of Sport.

Personal Life

Tufnell has been open about his struggles with mental health and has worked to raise awareness about the importance of mental well-being. He has also authored several books, including his autobiography What Now?.

Related Pages

• England cricket team
• Middlesex County Cricket Club
• Test cricket
• One Day International
• Ashes series
• I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
• Strictly Come Dancing
• A Question of Sport