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England Captain Mike Atherton presents Adam (left) and Ben Hollioake (right) with their new Test caps prior to the start of the 5th Test at Trent Bridge PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo **Photographer:** Brendan Monks

Join host Matt Ellis as he sits down with former England captain and all-round great bloke, Adam Hollioake, in this highly anticipated interview.

Get ready to dive deep into Adam’s incredible journey as he shares the origins of his passion for cricket, the unique experience of being born in Australia and playing for England, and the unforgettable moment when he spotted his parents on the big screen at Headingley.

In this engaging conversation, Adam opens up about his approach to captaincy, the profound impact of losing his brother Ben, and the cherished memories they created together. Discover what life has been like for Adam after retiring from cricket, and stay tuned as he reveals the star-studded guest list for his dream net session.

To top it all off, Adam shares a story involving cricket legend Sir Vivian Richards and actor Chris Rock.

With fascinating anecdotes and heartfelt reflections, this interview is a must-listen for cricket enthusiasts and fans of Adam Hollioake alike.

AJ Hollioake – Career Statistics

COMPETITION	TEST	ODI	FC	LA
Matches	4	35	173	284
Runs scored	65	606	9,376	5,984
Batting average	10.83	25.25	38.74	28.09
100s/50s	0/0	0/3	18/55	2/30
Top score	45	83*	208	117*
Balls bowled	144	1,208	8,808	9,074
Wickets	2	32	120	352
Bowling average	33.50	31.84	41.05	23.25
5 wickets in innings	0	0	1	7
10 wickets in match	0	0	0	0
Best bowling	2/31	4/23	5/62	6/17
Catches/stumpings	4/–	13/–	157/–	87/–

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