Mark Whitaker (cricketer)

Mark Robin Whitaker (born 20 September 1946) is a former English cricketer.

Whitaker made his first-class debut for Cambridge University against Surrey in 1965.

[3] In 1969, he made his only appearance for Norfolk in a List A match against Yorkshire in the Gillette Cup.

[4] In this match, he bowled 7 wicket-less overs for the cost of 20 runs, while with the bat he ended Norfolk's innings unbeaten on 2.

[5] Playing for Cambridge University against New Zealand in 1965, he took three wickets in the first innings and two in the second – Bevan Congdon, Graham Dowling (twice) and John Reid (twice) – before becoming the first bowler in English cricket to be banned from bowling for running on the pitch.