Comments: Profile: batsman and occasional bowler / wicketkeeper, Damian Devola is one of
the world's most exciting cricketers. Originally from Victoria, he made his entry to first-class cricket as a specialist batsman but ultimately relocated when it became obvious that his desire to become a first-class wicketkeeper/bowling alrounder would not be fulfilled in his home state. In 2003 he duly elected to transfer to the United Kingdom, where he quickly found a niche. He has not looked back since.

Although Devola's elevation to international honours was not without controversy (it was made at the expense of the ever-popular Rohan McDonald), he has subsequently become an integral member of AP line ups. His cricketing acumen has also seen him come to occupy a position among Australia's core group of sledgers and general pisstakers.

Behind the stumps, Devola is both agile and reliable. With the bat, he is one of the game's foremost attacking strokemakers and he has a relish for punishing loose bowling that makes him a thrilling player to watch. There are very few cricketers who are his equal in either respect. With the ball, he can unleash his deadly 'knuckle ball' which mesmerises the opposition. His ample girth makes its hard for the opponents to drive one past him too.

While good performances on the ground have been commonplace, 'the fonz' has found it hard to acclimitise to his new surroundings in London and has been seen frequently at 2 a.m. being consoled by a chicken donor and a mini cab driver after another unsuccessful night at Cafe Loco's.