Nickname and reason why:
Raddler (a different take on Braddles) or Rattler (cos I rattle on!)
Place of Birth:
Ashburton
Club:
Melville
Highest Honours:
BLACKCAPS Twenty20 World Cup 2007, NZ 'A'
Favourite ground:
Pukekura Park, New Plymouth
Most memorable game and why:
First class debut for Otago vs Akld at Carisbrook. Took 6-48. Also 20-20 game vs Canterbury, QE2, 2010. Hit a 6 off the last ball to win the game
Greatest influence on career and why:
My father Roly, and 2 older brothers Randal and Jeremy. They gave me the love for the game, and also coached me and played with me from a young age
My favourite holiday destination is:
Nelson, Dunedin
The best advice I've ever received is:
To whom much is given, much is expected
My sporting hero is:
Sachin Tendulkar and Roger Federer - both are extremely successful, but both come across as very polite and humble individuals
My non sporting hero is:
My mother Trudy, and my wife Jennie - both very giving people with their time and effort
When I was young I wanted to be:
An All Black or a BLACKCAP
Interests/hobbies outside cricket:
Playing with my daughter Maia, Spending time with family and friends, Most sports, TV
Favourite Band:
U2
Favourite Movie:
Anything with Will Farrell in it, The Naked Gun series, Hot Shots, The Shawshank Redemption
If I wasn't a cricketer I would be:
A teacher. I have a PE degree and post grad diploma in secondary school teaching
What is an interesting fact people do not know about you:
I have a twin sister Sian, but I also an older brother and sister who are also twins (Jeremy and Rebekah)