Mark Chapman

Mark Chapman may refer to:

Mark Chapman (cricketer)

Mark Sinclair Chapman (born 27 June 1994) is a Hong Kong cricketer. Chapman is a left-handed batsman who bowls slow left-arm orthodox. He made his One Day International debut for Hong Kong against the United Arab Emirates in the 2015–17 ICC World Cricket League Championship on 16 November 2015.

Chapman was born in Hong Kong to a Chinese mother and a father from New Zealand. He was sent to boarding school in New Zealand at the age of 14, and went on to study at the University of Auckland. Having played for the Hong Kong under-19 team at the 2010 Under-19 World Cup, aged 15, Chapman made his World Cricket League debut for Hong Kong at the 2011 Division Three tournament, where he helped Hong Kong earn promotion to 2011 World Cricket League Division Two. It was in the latter tournament that he made his List A debut against Uganda. He played five further List A matches in the competition, the last of which was Papua New Guinea. In his six matches in the competition, he scored 192 runs at a batting average of 38.40, with two half centuries and a high score of 81. His highest score came against the United Arab Emirates.

Mark Chapman (broadcaster)

Andrew Mark "Chappers" Chapman (born 11 October 1973) is the presenter of Match of the Day 2 and also hosts 5 live Sport.

Early life

Chapman was born in Rochdale, Lancashire, but spent the majority of his youth in Sale on the other side of the city of Manchester. He attended Manchester Grammar School, and during his time there developed an interest in radio broadcasting, wanting to work for Radio 1 from the age of 13. He went on to achieve a degree in French and Business Studies from the University of Hull.

Broadcasting career

Chapman began his career in 1996 as a continuity announcer on BBC Television before becoming the cricket correspondent for BBC North East radio. Chapman then joined BBC Radio 1 as a sports reporter before joining Radio 5 Live to host 5 live Sport. Chapman also hosts Match of the Day 2 and the BBC's coverage of Rugby League.

Writing

Chapman wrote a monthly column for Shoot Monthly magazine. In 2010, he released his first book, entitled Heroes, Hairbands and Hissy Fits: Chappers' History of Modern Football, in which he gives a harsh critique of modern football and players both professional and part-time.