Mark Nicholas Cricketer

Mark Charles Jefford Nicholas (born 29 September 1957) is a cricket commentator and former player. He played for Hampshire from 1978 to 1995, captaining them from 1985 to his retirement. Nicholas was born in Westminster, London. His grandfather Fred Nicholas captained Essex CCC, his mother is the actress Anne Nicholas and his stepfather the broadcaster Brian Widlake. He was educated at Bradfield College where he was coached by John Harvey.