Mark Butcher Profile

Mark Butcher

When Mark Butcher broke into the test team in 1997, his performances were inconsistent. He was eventually dropped from the team, and it seems that this has given him a fresh desire to succeed at the top level.

Since his return he has increased his batting average from the mid-twenties to 32.95, with his highest score coming in a fantastic innings against the Australians in the 2001 Ashes, where he made an unbeaten 173 to win the match for his side.

As well as his batting, "Butch" also bowls useful medium pace which England have called upon on several occasions to break a partnership. He currently has 10 test wickets to his name, at a reasonable average of slightly over 30.