Mike Brearley's cricket trunk at the MCC museum © Marylebone Cricket Club

Mike Brearley at the MCC World Cricket Committee conference © Getty Images

Mike Brearley's (left) latest book is about cricket - and much more © Getty Images

Mike Brearley and John Stephenson at a MCC World Cricket Committee media conference © Getty Images

Majid Khan, Barry Richards, Mike Brearley and John Stephenson © Getty Images

Mike Brearley speaks at a press conference © Getty Images

John Stephenson, Mike Brearley, Barry Richards and Majid Khan at the MCC World Cricket Committee conference © Getty Images

Mike Brearley © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Mike Brearley © The Cricketer International

Former England captain Mike Brearely sits with current captain John Emburey and manager Micky Stewart in the balcony, and bowler Derek Pringle stands at the back © PA Photos

Mike Brearley throws the ball to Bob Willis © Getty Images

Mike Brearley and Ian Botham discuss the field © Getty Images

Ian Botham and Mike Brearley enjoy the victory at Headingley © PA Photos

Mike Brearley on his way to 96 and the Man of the Match © Martin Williamson

Mike Brearley and Greg Chappell © Getty Images

The Ayatollah - Mike Brearley in Australia © Getty Images

Mike Brearley and John Lever discuss their options before the start of play © Getty Images

Michael Holding bowls to Mike Brearley © Getty Images