Paul Nixon
One of the best players of the reverse sweep in the county game.
Paul Nixon was one of a talented generation of wicket-keeper batsmen whose path to an international career was blocked by the likes of Jack Russell and Alec Stewart, as England sought an all-rounder to strengthen their side.
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Paul Nixon
Paul’s only early taste of international cricket came when he was selected as Alec Stewart’s understudy for the 2000-01 tours of Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Despite limited chances at the international level, he had a remarkable domestic career, proving to be a loyal and valuable player for Leicestershire. He played a key role in their Championship-winning teams in 1996 and 1998 before joining Kent between 2000 and 2002, where he became a popular figure and contributed significantly to improving their one-day cricket. Paul returned to Leicestershire in 2003, seamlessly reintegrating into the team and maintaining his high standards.
A pioneer in Twenty20 cricket, Paul was renowned for his innovative batting, including being one of the finest exponents of the reverse sweep in county cricket. In a surprising turn, he was drafted into England’s one-day squad during the 2006-07 tour of Australia and performed well enough to earn a place in the World Cup squad shortly afterwards.
Paul was later named in England’s 25-man development squad and seemed on the brink of a Test debut at the age of 36 but was ultimately overlooked in favour of Matt Prior. His exceptional fitness and motivation kept him as a central figure in Leicestershire cricket until his retirement in 2011.
Now a captivating speaker on the after-dinner circuit, Paul shares engaging stories from his cricketing career, offering insights into the game and his experiences.
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