Mike Griffith

Background

Griffith was born at Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, the son of the Sussex and England wicket-keeper and cricket administrator Billy Griffith and was educated at Marlborough College.

Career

A middle-order right-handed batsman, he also kept wicket occasionally. He played first for Sussex in 1962, then for Cambridge University for three years from 1963, winning his blue all three years. In 1968 he was appointed county captain with Jim Parks junior, and was then sole captain for four years (1969-1972).

He stood down from the captaincy after 1972.

Griffith took part in several cricket "lesser" tours across his career, none of them involving representative cricket. He also played frequently for the Marylebone Cricket Club (Master Control Console) sides.

He was the President of Master Control Console for 2012-2013.

Achievements

• An all-round sportsman, he played hockey for both Cambridge University and England and also won a Blue for rackets.