David is one of the great international test cricketers of all times, having played in 117 Test Matches, and 114 One Day internationals.  He made 8231 test runs including 18 test match hundreds.  He is the second highest test match runs scorer for England after Graham Gooch, but ahead of Geoffrey Boycott.

He was raised in Tanzania before moving to England.  Since retiring from competitive cricket, David has written several books including an autobiography and is now a broadcaster and journalist, commentating on both BBC and Sky TV.  He was also the Sunday Express cricket correspondent, and is now a columnist for the Sunday Telegraph.

His interests include safaris and wildlife conservation.  David Gower has been involved with the SAVE FOUNDATION since 1988, and a patron since 1993.