Cricket legend and TV personality Mike Whitney is a household name in Australia. Famous for his sense of humour, charming personality and instinctive flair at captivating an audience, Whitney has become one of Australia’s most sought out speakers.
Revered number 11 batsman, Whitney withstood 18 deliveries and helped secure a draw for Australia when pitted against New Zealand in the 1987 Boxing Day Test. Later in the 1992 World Cup, Whitney triumphed as Australia’s most economical bowler. Within the same tournament, Whitney’s accolades stacked up as he added Australia’s highest wicket-taker to the list. Whitney is nothing short of a legend, and his incredible cricketing career highlights this.
Whitney’s next move surprised many cricketing fans, as he took to the world of national television, hosting Who Dares Wins, Gladiators, and even helming as a presenter for the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. Whitney hosted Sydney Weekender for over 20 years to a captive New South Wales audience, as well as providing commentary for the Seven Network at the Manchester Commonwealth Games. His likeable nature and charismatic charm made him a national treasure.
Life Member of the South Sydney Rabbitohs (a well-known rugby league team), Whitney has always held community spirit at the base of his work. Dedicated to bringing the club to a professional level, Whitney – along with his fellow business-minded peers Andrew Denton, Nick Pappas and Kerry Stokes – bought the team to successful inclusion in the National Rugby League (NRL). Through his incredible success on the field, to his prolific media career, Whitney has a tantalising tale to tell and audiences across the nation rightly have high expectations – they are never disappointed.