Allan Lamb

Allan Lamb's Biography

With over 4600 Test runs, including 14 Test hundreds for England and over 100 one-day international appearances, allan Lamb has been one of the most successful batsman of his generation. And now you can hear about his experiences if you book him for your next event!

Allan Lamb was born in Cape Province in South Africa. A former Northamptonshire and England top quality batsman, when available he is always popular on the after dinner circuit. He first played first-class cricket for Western Province, before being signed as an overseas player by Northamptonshire.
There he made his fame, and was persuaded by Ken Turner, their secretary, that with South Africa banned from test match cricket because of the apartheid régime, he was best taking advantage of his parents´ English heritage to play for England.
Allan Lamb was to be a fixture of the England middle order for the next decade. Small, stocky, aggressive, he had a correct technique, power in his shots and a gift for needling the bowlers. Allan Lamb played in 79 tests captaining England on three occasions. In 1995 he came close to taking Northamptonshire to their first Championship.
With over 4600 Test runs, including 14 Test hundreds for England and over 100 one-day international appearances, he has been one of the most successful batsman of his generation. And now you can hear about his experiences if you book him for your next event!
Allan’s famous sporting image, popular persona and indisputable qualities as a witty and entertaining raconteur, makes him an ideal choice for motivational and after dinner speaking, corporate golf and country days, product endorsement, personal appearances, broadcasting and advertising.