About Adam Hollioake
Adam John Hollioake (born 5 September 1971) is a former cricketer who represented England and is now a cricket coach. He has also competed as a professional boxer and had one fight as a mixed martial artist. Hollioake is currently head coach at Kent County Cricket Club. As a player, he was an all-rounder who played for Surrey and England. He captained Surrey from 1997 until 2003, winning three County Championships, and led England in One Day Internationals. He was named one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 2003. His brother, Ben, also played for England. Since retiring from cricket in 2004, Hollioake has spent his time involved in charitable and media work as well as owning a property development business. He moved to Perth, Western Australia and later to Queensland. His property company, the Hollioake Group, collapsed in 2010. As a cricket coach he has worked with Pakistan, England Lions, Queensland and Surrey. Hollioake was offered a contract by Surrey in 1989 and made his first-class debut for the county in August 1993. After 173 first-classes matches for Surrey, Hollioake retired from cricket at the end of the 2004 season. He was awarded his county cap in 1995, during a season in which he scored 1099 runs and took 21 wickets. He made his test debut, playing alongside his brother Ben, against Australia in August 1997, scoring 45 runs in the first innings and taking two wickets.
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