WHETHER it’s playing on the cricket field or starring on I’m A Celebrity, Phil Tufnel is a much loved star.
After retiring from sport, the national treasure has since carved himself a successful career as a TV star.
Phil Tufnell is a retired England cricketeer and TV star
Who is Phil Tufnell?
Born in 1966 in North London, Phil Tufnell is considered to have been one of English cricket’s biggest characters.
The left-arm spinner took 121 Test wickets during his impressive career.
He retired from the sport in 2002, and switched his career to TV.
Phil also co-authored the humorous book, Phil Tufnell’s’ A To Z of Cricket with cricket journalist Adam Hathaway.
How many caps has Phil Tufnell got?
Phil enjoyed a successful international career, winning 42 test caps for England between 1990 and 2001, taking 153 wickets.
He also appeared 20 times for England in One Day Internationals.
This takes his total international appearances to 62.
Is Phil Tufnell married and does he have children?
Phil has been married three times, and is now wed to his third wife Dawn Brown.
The star’s first wife was Alison Squires, who he was hitched to from 1985 to 1989.
Next he tied the knot with Lisa Bar in 1994 before divorcing in 1998, and then marrying Dawn in 2005.
Phil has two daughters – one with ex-girlfriend Jane McElvoy, and one with former wife Lisa.
What TV shows has Phil Tufnell appeared on?
Since his retirement from cricket, Phil has built on his popularity with several television appearances.
He was previously best known for being the team captain on A Question of Sport from 2008 until 2022.
Another memorable TV stint, was when he won I’m A Celebrity in 2003.
In 2023 he returned to the show, for the spin-off all stars series.
Phil’s other TV credits include They Think It’s All Over, and Strictly Come Dancing.
What is Phil Tufnell’s net worth?
It’s fair to say Phil has quite a big bank balance, thanks to his career as a cricketer and a celebrity.
As of 2023, he has a reported net worth of around £4M.
This has been accumulated through his TV work, and also his time on the cricket field.
What is Phil Tufnell’s nickname and how did he get it?
Phil is nicknamed “The Cat” as he was often found sleeping in the corner of dressing room during his cricket days.
He also acquired the moniker “Two Sugars” due to his well-known love of tea.
Phil is also affectionately called “Tuffers” by his fans, due to his surname.
