Mark Nicholas’ proudest memory tinged by sadness as 2005 Ashes marked end of era

Mark Nicholas’ proudest memory tinged by sadness as 2005 Ashes marked end of era

Twenty years on, Nicholas and co’s commentary of a memorable series still echoes.

Mark Nicholas’ proudest memory tinged by sadness as 2005 Ashes marked end of era - Jersey Evening Post

Mark Nicholas has bittersweet memories of his role fronting Channel 4’s coverage of the 2005 Ashes, his pride in the enduring “mythology” of the series tinged by sadness at the end of the free-to-air era. Nicholas was the broadcasting anchor charged with carrying a rapt nation through many of the key moments of a contest that remains seared into the memories of cricket fans. Heading up an elite commentary cast featuring the likes of the late Ric…