Born: 18/5/70 Team: New South Wales ODI debut: v Sri Lanka at Sharjah, 1993/94 Left-handed batsman Left-arm leg-spin bowler

Bevan is widely considered the best one-day batsman in the world.

Despite failing to pass the century mark at the World Cup, he produced two superb half-century knocks at crucial times on the slow batting-track at Port Elizabeth.

Australia had looked in danger of being defeated by both England and New Zealand before Bevan and Andy Bichel put together superb partnerships at the crease.

He boasts an average of 54.65 in his 205 one-day internationals.

Admittedly his high average benefits from a high proportion of not out innings due to his position in the order, but the accolade is apt.

His Test career has stalled due to a perceived weakness against short-pitched bowling, but in the abridged version of the game Bevan is a master.

He works the angles off the bat finding space in an otherwise flooded field and his running between the wickets is exceptional.

Bevan has a knack for finding a run from nowhere and turning ones into twos and twos into threes.

His fleet of foot is also a valuable asset in the field as is his ability to turn the ball to good effect when called on.