Cricket legend speaks at the School of Sport and Service Management

Published 19 December 2012

Mike Atherton, the former England cricket captain and award-winning sportswriter, is coming to the School of Sport and Service Management to present its Annual Sport Journalism Lecture.

Atherton, currently in India covering the England tour for The Times and Sky Sports, will be speaking at the university’s School of Sport and Service Management in Hillbrow, Eastbourne, on 10 January.

Atherton became England captain at the age of 25 and set a record by leading the national team in 54 Test matches and playing more than 100. He retired at the end of the 2001 Ashes.

Atherton has subsequently become an acclaimed sportswriter, TV commentator and author, winning the British Journalism Award as both a specialist and feature writer.

Jed Novick, senior lecturer, said: “Mike was a brilliant cricketer and is now a top commentator. His lecture will be incisive and, I imagine, highly amusing. Our sports journalism students are especially looking forward to his visit.”

The 6.30pm lecture is open to the public and is by ticket only. They are free and are available from the school office in Hillbrow.

You can call the office on 01273 643 707.