Ian moved to Otago at the start of the 2008/09 season and made an instant impact with his all round skills, ultimately returning to the Black Caps for both One Day and Twenty20 cricket.

He is an aggressive bowler who has become very consistent during the middle over period, picking up key wickets and also proving to be very adept at the end of an innings.

Ian is a powerful striker of a cricket ball off both front and back foot.