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Mike Whitney
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Michael Roy Whitney (born February 24, 1959, Surry Hills, New South Wales) is an Australian television personality and former cricketer, who played in 12 Tests and 38 ODIs from 1981 to 1993.
Fast bowler Michael Whitney was a favourite among Australian and
NSW cricket fans for both his sense of humour and whole-hearted approach to the game. He made his
Test debut in 1981 but played almost all of his matches for Australia in the late 1980s and early '90s, and overall could be considered unlucky not to have played more than 12 Tests over his long career.
Whitney became a much-celebrated number 11 batsman in the 1987 Boxing Day Test, surviving 18 deliveries and holding off the legendary Richard Hadlee to help secure a draw for Australia against New Zealand.
He has enjoyed a successful media career since retiring from cricket, most prominently being the host of Who Dares Wins (although seen in Australia, the show has been seen in America on cables Game Show Network). He has also been a referee on TV game show Gladiators Australia and continues to host a variety of travel programs. He is also the director of a computer graphics company and spokesperson for the Road Transport Forum's "Today's Truckies Giving 100%" campaign.
Mike is currently hosting
Sydney Weekender, a show airing only in
New South Wales and officially endorses
Hamish and Andy's greyhound,
Fred Basset.
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