• D.O.B: 19th January 1976
• Occupation: Trainee Investment Manager
• Club: West of Scotland
• Previous Clubs: Glasgow Accies, Richmond (Melbourne), Victoria (Cape Town)
• Secondary School: Glasgow Academy
• Representative Honours: Over 100 Scotland caps, including 7 as captain. Captained Scotland B, u19, u16, u15
• Best Bowling: N/A
• Highest Score: 119no v Earl of Arundel's XI in 1996

Who had the greatest influence on your career?
Vedam Hariharan (Glasgow Accies coach), David Harris and Steve Maddocks (captain and coach of Richmond CC, Melbourne)

What is your ultimate cricketing aspiration?
To play for Scotland in 2007 World Cup and beyond, playing a big part in Scotland establishing itself as an ODI nation.

What is your most memorable cricketing moment?
Being in the team huddle singing Flower of Scotland in the changing room after winning ICC Trophy in 2005.

What was your worst cricketing moment?
Losing to Namibia in 2001 ICC Trophy

Who is your best friend in Scottish Cricket and why?
John Blain - I first played with him in Scotland u19 team in 1995 and we have shared all the ups and downs of Scottish cricket over the last decade.

Who is your favourite Scottish cricketer (past and present), and why?
Paul Hoffmann - one of the most consistent bowlers in the world, loves whacking the ball out the ground and we share the same passion for food and sleep.

Which is your favourite Scottish cricket ground, and why?
Titwood - a great arena and generally a good cricket wicket.

Who is the best young Scottish cricketer you have seen in recent times?
Richard Berrington

What do you think of overseas professionals in Scottish club cricket?
Support them 100%. It raises the standard of club cricket and gives young players an insight into the level they need to reach to be successful for Scotland. Through coaching or simply setting an example in terms of preparation and commitment, pros also aid the development of youngsters.

Do you think bowlers should be restricted in domestic cricket?
Yes, as they are in all other forms of one day cricket. It also gives more opportunities for young bowlers to perform in match situations.

What are your main complaints about Scottish cricket?
Club cricket should start at 12 to prevent games finishing at 9pm.

How would you set about improving the standard of Scottish cricket?
Establish a 3 team district set up - west, east and academy - to play one day and two day cricket. This will bridge gap between club and national level and give all club players a level to aspire to. Increase level of coaching in schools and clubs to attract and retain most talented sportsman to cricket.

How would you set about making Scottish cricket more popular?
I think the processes are already in place - media coverage and marketing is improving and the number of youngsters playing is increasing. Further success for the national team will help this to continue.

Which Test team, if any, do you support, and why?
Australia

Which overseas countries have you played cricket in?
Australia, South Africa, India, Zimbabwe, Dubai, Malaysia

Which was your favourite, and why?
Australia - good weather and wickets. Great attitude to training, club cricketers train and prepare as if they are professionals.

Who is your favourite world cricketer, and why?
Matthew Hayden - the type of player I strive to be - a dominating opening batsman, leaves no stone unturned in his preparation and a great team man.

Who is your favourite English cricketer, and why?
Mark Ramprakash - a great technician and fiercely passionate about the game

• Which other sports do you play regularly? 5 a side football
• What are your hobbies? Watching St Mirren FC, going to gym, eating out, sleeping, reading, listening to music, betting on horses
• Who is your favourite musical artist? Powderfinger
• Who is your favourite author? Steve Waugh
• Which is your favourite film? The Usual Suspects
• What is your favourite newspaper? Daily Telegraph
• What is your favourite television programme? Neighbours
• What is your favourite web site? www.stmirren.com
• What is your favourite type of food? Pizza
• Where is your favourite place to go on holiday? Western Isles