Michael Atherton unveils plaque for cricket writer John Woodcock's centenary
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 6:38 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Michael Atherton unveiled a plaque in honor of John Woodcock during a memorial event at St Nicholas Church in Longparish, Hampshire, on August 8, commemorating what would have been Woodcock's 100th birthday. Woodcock, who served as The Times' chief cricket correspondent from 1954 to 1987, is remembered as a premier cricket writer. Atherton praised Woodcock for chronicling the game over decades, witnessing significant changes in cricket and journalism. The event raised funds for a plaque and donated excess to Longparish Cricket Club's youth section.
- •Event held on August 8 to honor John Woodcock's 100th birthday.
- •Plaque unveiled at St Nicholas Church by Michael Atherton.
- •Woodcock wrote for The Times for 66 years, covering 17 Ashes series.
- •Funds raised for plaque exceeded expectations; excess donated to local cricket club.
- •Woodcock's legacy celebrated by friends, family, and cricket community.
- 6:38 AMYahoo Sports — 'Poet of cricket' remembered on 100th birthday
"Former England captain Michael Atherton unveils a plaque honouring the journalist John Woodcock.
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