Chris Woakes

Chris Woakes is one of England’s most respected all-round cricketers, renowned for his consistency, professionalism, and impact at the highest level. A Warwickshire stalwart, he has been a key figure for England across formats since making his international debut in 2011. Woakes played an important role in England’s 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup triumph and has been instrumental in Ashes series victories, particularly in home conditions, being named ‘Player of the Series’ in the 2023 Ashes. His outstanding record at Lord’s Cricket Ground has earned him several mentions on the famous Honours Boards, underlining his reputation as a big-match performer.

Across his England career, Chris featured in 62 Test matches, scoring over 2,000 runs at an average of 25, and taking 192 wickets at under 30 apiece, while in 122 One Day Internationals he claimed 173 wickets and contributed more than 1,500 runs. He also represented England in 33 T20 Internationals, winning the T20 World Cup in 2022, adding further depth to his all-format credentials. Renowned for his skill with the new ball, valuable lower-order batting and exceptional fielding, Chris is widely admired for his calm approach and deep understanding of the modern game. Renowned as one of cricket’s “nice guys”, his experience across Test cricket, World Cups and major franchise leagues makes him an engaging and insightful guest for the Lord’s Long Room Lunch.

David Gower

David Gower is one of England’s most elegant and naturally gifted cricketers, renowned for his effortless batting style, leadership and enduring contribution to the game. A former England captain, Gower was a central figure in English cricket throughout the late 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s, earning widespread admiration for his grace at the crease and ability to perform on the biggest stages. He played a pivotal role in England’s Ashes success and led the side to a famous 5-1 series victory over Australia in 1985, one of the most celebrated triumphs in modern English cricket history.

Across an outstanding international career, Gower represented England in 117 Test matches, scoring over 8,000 runs at an average above 44, including 18 centuries. In One Day Internationals, he made 114 appearances, contributing more than 3,000 runs and captaining England during a key period of development in the limited-overs format. At domestic level, he enjoyed a distinguished county career with Leicestershire and Hampshire, becoming one of the most stylish and consistent batsmen of his generation.

Since retiring from professional cricket, David has become one of the sport’s most respected broadcasters and commentators, particularly through his long-standing work with Sky Sports. Known for his wit, insight and deep understanding of the game, Gower remains a hugely popular figure both on and off the field, making him an engaging and authoritative guest for premium cricket events such as the Lord’s Long Room Lunch.

Andy Flower

Former England Head Coach and one of Zimbabwe’s greatest-ever cricketers, Andy Flower is widely respected as a tough, intelligent competitor and a thoughtful leader of the modern game; as a player, the left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman scored over 4,700 Test runs at an average above 50 and was twice ranked the world’s No.1 Test batsman, earning admiration for both his resilience and his principled stance during challenging times in Zimbabwean cricket, before going on to become the architect of a highly successful England era between 2009 and 2014, guiding the team to Ashes success and the No.1 Test ranking while helping shape players such as Alastair Cook, Andrew Strauss and James Anderson; now a leading figure in global franchise cricket and the Indian Premier League, Flower brings a wealth of insight on leadership, resilience, and high-performance culture, delivered with a calm authority and depth of experience that make him an outstanding and engaging speaker for any Lord’s audience.

Dave Fulton

Dave enjoyed a 15 year career with Kent, playing in 200 First Class matches with an average in the high 30s, and over 100 one day games. His best season came in 2001, when he scored an incredible 1892 First Class runs at an average of just under 76, being crowned PCA Player of the Year. Since retiring from the game in 2006, Dave has forged a career as a cricket journalist and event host, appearing regularly on Sky Sports’ cricket coverage. In 1993 he took the catch to dismiss Viv Richards in his final First Class innings! We are delighted to have Dave hosting our event!

Emily Haig

We are delighted to welcome one of the UK’s best vocalists to sing between courses at our lunch. Emily’s powerhouse soprano vocals, spellbinding and dramatic performance and stunning looks, ensure that she immediately commands the stage and engages with her audience. Emily has been honoured to perform the National Anthem 27 times at Wembley Stadium, 5 times at Silverstone Circuit and Twickenham Stadium, plus amongst others, the Olympic Park, Motorpoint Arena, Copper Box and Ricoh Stadium, all of which were internationally live broadcast to millions worldwide.

Lord’s Long Room

Renowned as “the most evocative four walls in the world of cricket”, the Long Room in the Lords Pavilion has been at the epicentre of the game for time immemorial. Artwork from across the centuries adorns every wall, with the haughty gazes of the likes of WG Grace and Sir Jack Hobbs mingling with more modern icons of the game, such as Sir Ian Botham and Shane Warne. The service and catering in the Long Room are of the very highest calibre, as befits such a magnificent venue; you and your guests are sure to be enchanted by the whole experience.