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Former Essex and England Captain Graham Gooch will receive an Honorary Doctorate from Anglia Ruskin University during a ceremony at Chelmsford Cathedral on Tuesday (November 21).

Gooch, now Batting Coach at Essex, is being honoured ‘for his long and dedicated contribution to county cricket in Essex, and for his illustrious international record as a successful Test Captain of England’.

The 53-year-old will be given his award during a graduation ceremony for Arts, Law and Social Sciences students from midday.

Gooch told the Essex CCC website (www.essexcricket.org.uk):

“It’s an honour to be recognised for my services to the sport of cricket. I was never particularly academic as a youngster – leaving school early to do an engineering apprenticeship – but it is nice to be involved with Anglia Ruskin University as we have had a few players studying there from the Club.

Anglia Ruskin University is expanding and developing all the time, which goes hand in hand with the development plans proposed for The Ford County Ground at Chelmsford.

I think my award is recognition of what Essex County Cricket Club means to the town and area.

My three daughters will be in attendance on Tuesday so it’s going to be a real family affair.”