Former England Cricket Player, Achieved Over 18,000 First-Class Runs, Author of ‘Unguarded’ & Named Wisden Cricketer of the Year

Jonathan Trott is a former England batsman whose precision, determination and consistency made him one of the finest cricketers of his generation. Known for his calm temperament at the crease, he played a crucial role in England’s most successful period in modern cricket, including their 2010-11 Ashes victory in Australia. With over 18,000 first-class runs and international accolades including ICC and ECB Cricketer of the Year in 2011, Jonathan is now an inspiring keynote speaker, sharing insights on performance, resilience and the importance of mental health.

Jonathan began his career with Boland in South Africa before joining Warwickshire in 2002, where his talent as a technically disciplined batsman soon became evident. His England debut in 2009 was nothing short of remarkable, scoring a century at The Oval and helping secure the Ashes. Over the following years, Jonathan established himself as one of the best number threes in world cricket, amassing eight Test centuries and more than 120 international appearances. He scored 422 runs in the 2011 World Cup and reached 1,000 ODI runs in just 21 matches, making him the joint quickest to the milestone for England.

That same year, his performances earned him an extraordinary sweep of honours, including Wisden Cricketer of the Year, England Cricketer of the Year and ICC Cricketer of the Year. His Test career highlights include a highest score of 226 at Lord’s against Bangladesh and playing a central role in England’s rise to the number one Test team ranking in 2011.

Jonathan opened up about his career and personal challenges in his autobiography ‘Unguarded’, which provides a raw and powerful account of his battle with stress and anxiety at the highest level of sport. His book broke new ground in discussions about mental health in cricket, offering readers a rare insight into the pressures of international competition. Alongside his writing, Jonathan has been active in raising awareness through his work with ‘Heads Together‘, including public conversations with Prince Harry about the importance of tackling stigma around mental illness.

Why Hire Jonathan Trott?

Jonathan is booked as a cricket speaker for his ability to inspire audiences with a story that goes beyond sporting triumphs. He candidly shares his journey of achieving success at the very top, while also addressing the challenges of mental health and player “burnout.” Audiences connect with his authenticity, learning valuable lessons about resilience, leadership and safeguarding wellbeing in high-pressure environments.

His unique combination of elite sporting achievement and openness about personal struggles makes Jonathan an ideal choice for corporate events, educational talks and sporting functions. With warmth and honesty, he engages audiences in conversations that resonate long after the event.

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