DOB:10.12.74 Right-arm fast-medium bowler; right-hand batsman Test debut:v South Africa, Bloemfontein 2000 ODI debut:v Zimbabwe, Taupo 2001

Yet his unruly hair and languid attitude belied his fierce determination to succeed.

He has the ability to bowl wicket-taking balls and extract seam and movement from most surfaces.

He can bowl at a reasonable pace and for long spells but is another who has a tough job nailing down a regualr spot in the side.