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(Adam and Ben made their Test debuts alongside each other in the fifth Test against Australia in 1997, the only time two brothers did so in the 20th century. Ben, 19, like his brother an all-rounder, became the youngest England debutant since Brian Close in 1949. Adam was six years older, but lacked the natural ability of his brother. He played four Tests, but it was as a one-day player and innovative captain of Surrey that he made his name. He captained England in 14 of his 35 ODIs, leading them to the Champions Trophy in 1997. Under his leadership, Surrey became the powerhouse of the county game, winning three championships in four years. He was named Wisden Cricketer of the year in 2003. He retired in 2004 and moved back to Australia, the country of his birth. Ben, prodigiously talented and hailed as the new Ian Botham, charmed Lord.s with a sparkling 63 on his ODI debut against Australia in 1997. You can follow Adam.s blogs at www.adamhollioake.com or follow him on twitter at www.twitter.com/adamhollioake)
Adam Hollioake talks candidly about how he went bankrupt

Adam Hollioake talks candidly about how he went bankrupt

By On December 18, 2011, 1:34 pm

By Adam Hollioake

As ‘exciting’ as the news is, I can’t believe there was nothing...

Jail may not be the best solution to punish match-fixers

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By On November 8, 2011, 9:37 am

By Adam Hollioake

I am aware how strongly people feel about their sport and no one is more of a sport fanatic...

Adam Hollioake recalls tragic death of brother Ben, hailed as the next Botham

Adam Hollioake recalls tragic death of brother Ben, hailed as the next Botham

By On May 7, 2011, 12:55 pm

Adam Hollioake recalls the heart-breaking tale of the tragic and untimely death of his brother and fellow England player, Ben....

Coping with bowling pressures

Coping with bowling pressures

By On April 20, 2011, 10:44 am

By Adam Hollioake

There is a thing in sport called your happy place. It was made famous in a Hollywood movie...

Coping with pressure – Part 1

Coping with pressure – Part 1

By On April 18, 2011, 10:45 am

By Adam Hollioake

One of the things I am asked most frequently is, “How did you cope with pressure in...

“Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a five-star leader!”

“Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a five-star leader!”

By On April 7, 2011, 10:29 am

By Adam Hollioake

Dhoni is a true five-star leader. A five-star leader never takes credit for the wins, but...