Matthew Hoggard MBE is one of the most successful international cricketers to have played for England. He currently plays for and captains Leicestershire County Cricket Club where he has had a successful season after leaving his home county of Yorkshire at the end of the 2009 season.

He was a vital member of the inspirational England side that won the epic Ashes series of 2005 and has been a model of consistency throughout his test and ODI career, representing his country on 93 occasions.

His career was off to a flying start as he led the attack on England's tour of India in 2001/2002, taking seven wickets for 63 runs against New Zealand. Then, during a successful tour of the West Indies in 2004, he achieved the rare feat of his 1st and England's 34th test hat-trick, helping to propel England to their first series victory in the West Indies for 36 years.

His impressive form continued in early 2005 when he took 12 wickets for 205 in the forth Test Match of the series in South Africa, England's best figures since Ian Botham's 13 for 106 against India in 1979/1980.

His world class performance was later rewarded when his name was included in the 2006 New Years Honors list for an MBE.

A fantastic year in Matthew's career, 2006 not only saw him named as one of Wisden's Cricketers of the year, he was also officially ranked the 4th best Test Match bowler in the world and became the 10th England bowler to take 200 Test wickets. He also holds the impressive acclaim of being the 6th highest-wicket taker in England's test match history with 248 wickets from 67 matches, an accolade which highlights his professionalism.

After being released by Yorkshire at the end of the 2009 season, Matthew was immediately announced as the new captain for Leicestershire County Cricket. He took his 700th first-class wicket during the 2010 campaign and continues to be an asset on the field as an opening bowler and off the field as a mentor to the teams' younger professionals. A true leader, Matthew captained Leicester County Cricket Club to their third T20 win in August 2011, after the most dramatic finals day in T20 history.

With his international career at an end, Matthew has had the opportunity to increase his profile within the media, releasing his book 'Hoggy: Welcome to My World' in 2009 and contributing regularly to the Independent's website during England's summer Test series against India in 2011.

Playing a pivotal role in one of the most successful periods in English cricket, Matthew has a remarkable story to tell and is a great asset to the after dinner circuit. Delivering his speeches with great enthusiasm, he is sure to make your evening a resounding success, entertaining your guests with tales from over a decade competing against some of the greatest cricketers in history.

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Known as one of England's greatest ever swing bowlers, Matthew specialises in seam/swing bowling master classes and is the perfect tutor for cricketers of all levels.

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