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5 Apr 2000:  Portrait of Jason Ratcliffe of Surrey CCC taken at the Oval in London. \ Mandatory Credit: John Gichigi /Allsport

Once a Bear, Always a Bear - Jason Ratcliffe

"Alan Townsend saw me playing with my mates at Lucas Sports ground (now a housing development) in Prospect Lane, Solihull, where he used to walk his dog. I was invited to indoor nets on the back of that."

11.08.26, 10:56 Updated 11.08.26, 10:56

Brian Halford

Brian Halford

This week we welcome to Once a Bear, Always a Bear, former Warwickshire opening batter, Jason Ratcliffe. One of the most popular men in the cricket world, ‘Ratters’ followed a good playing career with the Bears and then Surrey with more than a decade of excellent work for the Professional Cricketers’ Association.

Ratters, many thanks for joining us. What are you earliest memories of cricket, either playing or watching the game?  

I always had cricket stuff around at home and remember going to watch Dad play in the Birmingham League when I was tiny.    

Who inspired you the most to continue your cricketing dream in those early years?  

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