Dion Nash
From The Stars of Cricket Signature Book (1996) by Margot Butcher

Dion Joseph Nash made his New Zealand debut in Zimbabwe in 1992 - just a year after his Shell Cup and Trophy debuts. Having played only four first-class matches up until that point, it had been almost 30 years since any New Zealand cricketer had reached the international arena with so little experience. But he is cementing his claim to fame. A former star allrounder at international Youth level, Dion is now better known as an ever-improving pace bowler and quick and polished outfielder, impressing even the stuffiest critics in England in 1994 when he sensationally became the first man ever to score a 50 and then take 10 wickets (11 actually: 6-76 and 5-93) in a test at the spiritual home of cricket - Lord's.

Birthdate/Place: 20 November, 1971, Auckland
Association: Northern Districts
Nickname: Nashy
The best thing about being a cricketer is: Not having to 'be' anything else
The worst thing about being a cricketer is: Your V-neck and forearms suntan
The most stimulating or triumphant moment I have experienced on a cricket field was: Converting the try for the Mudsharks versus Fear & Loathing to win 12-10 in the Otago Varsity Social Rugby final at Logan Park - it's a cricket field in the summer!
The moment I wished the ground would open up and swallow me was: Anytime I've dropped a catch
The best test I've ever seen, played in or watched on TV was: New Zealand versus England at Lord's, 1994
The best advice my mother ever gave me was: If in doubt, smile
If I wasn't me I'd like to be: A leopard
My alltime favourite cricket grounds are: Currently the Basin Reserve and Lord's
The biggest pest in the dressing room is: Chris Harris - too much raspberry cordial as a kid!
The best dressing rooms in the world are at: Lord's
The best lunches in the world are at: Whangarei (fresh scallops and snapper)
If there's one side I really like to beat on the field it's: The Canterbury cut-outs!
If there's one cricketer I really like to get the better of it's: Myself
The best breakfast a fella like me can eat is: Weetbix & cold milk (coated in sugar)
If there's one thing I really hate it's: Getting out of bed
The best place I've ever toured is: All tours are a great experience - with equally good and bad moments
The hardest thing about training is: Convincing the coach to give me a bat
The best peices of clothing I've ever owned are: Jeans and a t-shirt
Other sports I really enjoy are: Anything which takes place at the beach or near water. And I like watching league and rugby.
I think a good motto for life would be: "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing" - H.K.
My great ambition in life is to: Sail around the Pacific - and do everything well.

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