Brief Profiles of Dion Nash

Geoff Howarth, New Zealand's most successful captain ever, gives his verdict on the 1999 Kiwis. Profiles and interview by Paul Weaver

Dion Nash
Northern Districts, aged 27, RHB, RFM

On his last tour of England five years ago he returned match figures of 11 for 169 at Lord's and scored 56 in the same match. It was little wonder that Middlesex signed him for the 1995 season, although his spell there was marred first by a serious back injury then by a decline in form. He also failed to live up to his early billing as New Zealand's best young all-rounder although his batting has developed in recent years.

Strengths: "Bags of experience and in English conditions having toured in 1994 as well as playing for Middlesex. His batting has developed and he showed great potential as a captain when Fleming was injured in the winter. A good outfielder with a fine arm."

Weaknesses: "After injury, his bowling has slowed down. He just doesn't have that zip anymore. He tends to bowl too short because he forgets that his pace is not what it was."

Richard Hadlee comments on the Kiwis before the series against Soth Africa.
Article by Duncan Johnstone.

Dion Nash: Came of age as a player in this series. He might have been fortunate to make the playing team initially but deserved all the success he enjoyed against India through hard work. A quality allrounder, he has overcome the frustration of injuries and has been inspirational. He has spirit and attitude which has rubbed off on those around him, especially when the going is tough.

The Official New Zealand Cricket Guide, New Zealand vs India

Dion Nash
Northern Districts
All-rounder
Right Arm medium pace bowler
Right hand batsman
Born: 20 November 1971

Dion Nash came back into the New Zealand team in early 1998 almost two years after he was last seen on the international stage. His return had an immediate impact on the New Zealand side. fiercely competitive, Nash inspires both his team-mates and New Zealand supporters with his 100 percent attitude to all facets of the game. In the two Bank of New Zealand Test matches he played at home against Zimbabwe he averaged a wicket every 10.71 runs. He was reliable for a contribution with the bat averaging 21 in Tests and 31 in ODIs, batting at no. 9. It was a triumphant return for the cricketer after an injury plagued two years.

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