Before half term, the School had the pleasure of welcoming ex-England, Middlesex and Surrey cricketer Mark Ramprakash for the ninth HabsTalk.

It was an amazing opportunity that saw over 150 current students, OHs and staff log on to listen to Mark. Mark is only one of 25 cricketers in the history of the game to have scored over 100 1st class hundreds and has amassed over 39,500 first class runs over his career. Since retiring Mark has become England’s test and white ball batting coach. Not to mention the achievement of winning Strictly Come Dancing.

Mark started by giving the boys his insight into what successful leadership in cricket looked like through his journey from first class and international cricket, and through his coaching journey.

On completion of his talk the boys were asked to write in with their questions for Mark to answer which Mr Simm chaired. The students were fantastic in their questions which ranged from the technical to the tactical, and all aspects of Mark’s journey as an international cricketer and coach.  

The School would like to thank Mark for giving up his time for the boys and the staff. It could have definitely gone on for a few more hours with the number of questions that were sent in.