Shane Thomson
New Zealand
Shane Alexander Thomson
Born: 27 January 1969, Hamilton, NZMajor Teams: New Zealand, Northern Districts.
Known As: Shane Thomson
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Off Break
ODI Debut: 1 March 1990 v India, Dunedin
Career Record (at 1996 World Cup):
TESTS
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting 19 35 4 958 120* 30.90 1 5 7 -
O M R W Ave Best 5w 10w Econ
Bowling 331.4 76 953 19 50.15 3-63 - - 2.87
ONE-DAY INTERNATIONALS
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting 48 45 8 851 83 23.00 - 5 14 -
O M R W Ave Best 5w Econ
Bowling 302 19 1345 37 36.35 3-14 - 4.45
1996 World Cup Profile:
An attacking player with a great deal of talent in all three departments of the game, particularly at limited overs. His overall record would be better but for a certain looseness. As a batsman he has scoring ability all round the wicket off either foot with excellent timing, but he is a very nervous starter outside the off stump, and finds it harder against bowling of the highest class. When settled at the wicket he is a delight to watch, and an rrr of 7-8 per over is not at all safe. Won a test against Pakistan in 1994 with 120* in a stand of 154 with Bryan Young after initially having to face reverse swing. As an offspinner he gets more turn than most, but can be wayward at times. Recently he won NZ an ODI against Zimbabwe when all the other bowlers had failed. In the field, and particularly at cover or mid-wicket, he is consistently in the very highest class. In short, an inconsistent match winner. Lost his place under the new regime, but an injury to newcomer Greg Loveridge has given him another chance. Originally a medium-fast bowler, but forced into off-spinning through injury.help@cricinfo.com