By Mark Butcher Test batsman

FACTFILE Right-handed batsman; slow left-arm orthodox bowler Born: 19/3/73 Test debut: v South Africa, Old Trafford 1998 ODI debut: v Australia, The Oval 1997 Averages: 2005 Ashes

Gilo's enjoyed a renaissance to his career over the past 18 months.

He's bowled fantastically and has scored a lot of very useful late-order runs, as well as being totally reliable for his skipper.

He has an enormous part to play in the Ashes, because Australia have a lot of left-handers and he looks to get wickets bowling into the rough.

Giles is also be used to dry things up from one end when the situation of the game requires him to.

There is no doubt Giles is England's premier spin bowler with a big part to play in the Ashes.

Averages - 2005 Ashes

Batting
Matches 4 Innings 8 Not out 2
Runs 64 Highest score 23 Average 10.66

Bowling
Overs 137 Maidens 17
Runs 502 Wickets 10 Average 50.20