• D.O.B: 29th October 1969
• Occupation: Cricketer
• Club: Warwickshire CCC
• Previous Clubs:
• Secondary School: Alloa Academy
• Representative Honours: England, Scotland
• Best Bowling: 8-89 v Pakistan A, Chelmsford, 1997
• Highest Score: 203 v Sussex, Hove, 2000

Who had the greatest influence on your career?
Neal Abberley, Dermot Reeve and Ashley Giles

What is your ultimate cricketing aspiration?
To play Test cricket … unfortunately, this isn't going to happen, so perhaps wining the World cup with Scotland!!!

What is your most memorable cricketing moment?
England debut, first Lord's final 1995

What was your worst cricketing moment?
Phonecall from David Graveney, Chairman of Selectors, to tell me I was dropped!

What is your funniest cricketing moment?
Any day when Ashley Giles is playing!

Who is your best friend in Scottish Cricket and why?
Most of the guys are pretty good mates, but as I spend most of my time in England, it would have to be Ashley Giles Scottish Cricket

Who is your favourite Scottish cricketer (past and present), and why?
Ryan Watson … he proves you don't need to be an athlete to play good cricket!!!

Which is your favourite Scottish cricket ground, and why?
The Arns, Clackmannan CCC … it's where it all started … MANY THANKS!

What do you think of overseas professionals in Scottish club cricket?
Its very important for the development of all Scottish players to compete against players who; are more talented, bowl quicker, spin it more or are more experienced than them … succeeding against adversity is the best way to learn!

Do you think bowlers should be restricted in domestic cricket?
No

What are your main complaints about Scottish cricket?
The cold!!! Also, there are too many people who complain!

How would you set about improving the standard of Scottish cricket?
Scottish Cricket is in an extremely good bill of health. The game needs to be allowed to develop at International level, One Day status would be great, but more importantly, the game needs to be encouraged at grass roots level, both in clubs but more importantly as part of the school curriculum … this takes money, so bring on the sponsorship

How would you set about making Scottish cricket more popular?
The game needs to be made a bit sexier than it is … what about Twenty20 naked competition … failing that, encourage the game to be played in schools!

Which Test team, if any, do you support, and why?
England … If they are doing well, then the game as a whole in the UK is stronger. Just look at the 2005 Ashes series, it had kids playing in the playground in inner city Glasgow!

Which overseas countries have you played cricket in?
Most of them!

Which was your favourite, and why?
New Zealand or South Africa … do yourself a favour, and go find out for yourself!

Who is your favourite world cricketer, and why?
Allan Donald, awesome performer but more importantly, an awesome bloke

Who is your favourite English cricketer, and why?
Need I answer this one … em,Ashley Giles!

• Which other sports do you play regularly? Golf
• What are your hobbies? Golf, music
• Who is your favourite musical artist? varied taste … very hard to choose!
• Who is your favourite author? I don't read books!
• Which is your favourite film? the Great Escape
• What is your favourite newspaper? Sun
• What is your favourite television programme? Only fools and horses
• What is your favourite web site? Cricinfo
• What is your favourite type of food? Pasta
• Where is your favourite place to go on holiday? Spain