18 Facts About Phil Tufnell

Philip Clive Roderick Tufnell was born on 29 April 1966 and is a former English international cricketer and current television and radio personality.

Phil Tufnell was a part of the English squad which finished as runners-up at the 1992 Cricket World Cup.

Phil Tufnell was educated at Highgate School where his cricketing prowess was recognised and he was appointed captain of the Junior School's First XI before reaching the top year.

Phil Tufnell then trained in quantity surveying and was faced with the decision of whether to play cricket professionally or to work as a quantity surveyor.

Phil Tufnell took his 121 Test wickets with a bowling average of 37.68 across his whole Test career.

Phil Tufnell was not at all an accomplished or confident batsman, often appearing particularly nervous and awkward at Test level, where he became regarded as the ultimate 'rabbit' number 11, Tufnell's fielding improved during his career.

Phil Tufnell was nicknamed "The Cat" due to his propensity to be found sleeping in the corner of the dressing room.

Phil Tufnell acquired the nickname "Two Sugars" due to his well-known love of tea.

Phil Tufnell received an honorary doctorate from Middlesex University on 20 July 2011 in recognition of his achievements in sport and the media.

Since 2003, Phil Tufnell has appeared as a summariser on BBC Radio's Test Match Special.

Phil Tufnell has hosted The Phil Tufnell Cricket Show and Tuffers and Vaughan Cricket Show on BBC Radio 5.

Phil Tufnell retired from professional cricket before the 2003 season in order to participate in the second series of the reality television show I'm a Celebrity.

Phil Tufnell was a team captain on sports quiz show They Think It's All Over until 2005.

Phil Tufnell was a team captain on the BBC One panel show A Question of Sport.

Phil Tufnell made regular appearances as a reporter on the BBC One magazine show The One Show.

Phil Tufnell is married to Dawn Brown, having had two previous marriages.

Phil Tufnell has two daughters, one with former girlfriend Jane McElvoy and one with his second wife Lisa Bar.

Phil Tufnell is an ambassador of UK children's charity The Children's Trust for children with brain injury and neurodisability.