Q&A with Paul Nixon

Evening chaps

To follow on from the Q&A that we have announced with Daryl Mitchell, we have also got the pleasure of interviewing recently retired, ex-England and Leicestershire wicketkeeper Paul Nixon.

I will be asking Paul the questions tomorrow evening, so please post anything you would like to ask him as soon as possible.

I'm sure you'll all be excited that such a character of the game has agreed to talk to us, so let's try and get some interesting questions for him to get stuck into!

Thanks

You are well known for your talking behind the stumps, did you target anyone specifically or did everyone get it? And did anyone respond particularly badly or particularly well for it?

How far do you see James Taylor going in International cricket?

Wyatt or Perry?

Was it a tough decision to retire?

Paul, during your tenure as the England limited overs wicketkeeper, your sheer confidence and character seemed to revitalise what was a struggling side at that time in that format. Not only behind the stumps, but in your batting, too. Do you feel that such an air of confidence is disconcerting to the opposition and helps to give you an immediate edge mentally?

You were seen as a bit of a 'finisher' of an innings in the shorter formats of the game. Did the pressure that came with such a role ever affect you (despite it never appearing to on the outside!), or is it something that you always thrived on?

Best sledge you've heard, either on the giving or recieving end

How did it feel to take THAT catch in the t20 final?

Is the future bright at Leicestershire, who, barring Taylor, do you think can be a international player?

What were your best times in the game ? Which players were the funniest to play with or against ?

What was Aggers like to keep to , was he fast or really slow ?

What do you think you will miss the most about playing cricket?

Any future plans, either within cricket or outside of it?

I'll also add in a 'people you've played against' section, guys, should be interesting.

What do you make of the current crop of English youngsters?

What tips would you give to a young keeper?

Do you think you fully progressed as a England player?

How would you like to be remembered?

What would you say is your greatest moment in the sport of cricket, and why?

Were there any players in particular that you enjoyed winding up/sledging when you were behind the stumps?

Which bowler did you like to face the most in the nets, and likewise which bowler did you dislike facing the most?

Let's get some more questions in fellas, or I will have to make some up myself

Want to send this off to him tonight, strike whilst the iron is hot!

Which bowler was the most challenging to keep wicket too?

What do you think of the current trend for wicket keepers in Test matches (very good batsmen who keep wicket well as opposed to very good keepers who can hold a bat the right way up)?

How do you think the current England set-up compares to the one you played in?

How much impact do you think central contracts have had on the English game?

Where does your nickname "the badger" come from?

Talk us through the time you reverse swept Murali for six...


Great job on securing the Q&A by the way Fists

did u feel u had more to offer for england, after they left u out of the squad?

*Cough Daryl Mitchell *Cough

Mad for Chelsea wrote:Which bowler was the most challenging to keep wicket too?

What do you think of the current trend for wicket keepers in Test matches (very good batsmen who keep wicket well as opposed to very good keepers who can hold a bat the right way up)?

How do you think the current England set-up compares to the one you played in?

How much impact do you think central contracts have had on the English game?

Where does your nickname "the badger" come from?

Talk us through the time you reverse swept Murali for six...


Great job on securing the Q&A by the way Fists

I do believe it was Liam that contacted him originally, I just took it to the next step, so don't go giving me the credit

Thanks for your input.

Best and worst moments of your career?


In that case, well done to Liam

What's your views on Alistair Cook as a captain?

What are your views on cricketing mercenaries who choose to travel round the world playing T20 cricket? Do you believe that at some point Test cricket will not be the pinnacle of the game?

As the only side to win the T20 cup 3 times, what has made Leics so special at this format?

Was the catch you took in this years FLt20 final the best of your career?

Do you wish T20 cricket had come about earlier in your career?

Who do you think is the best wicket keeper around in international cricket?

Who would you select as England's wicket keeper in each of the formats of the game?

what made you decide to retire?

Already sent these, fellas. Thanks to those that contributed.

Paul is going to phone me tomorrow with his answers, looking forward to it. Legend of the domestic game, and a very entertaining England international to boot.

He is phoning you?! Great coup Fists. I am sure talking directly to the Badger will be an interesting conversation!

Yeah I am looking forward to it, mate he's a top bloke whenever I have seen him interviewed.

That's brilliant Fists, let us know what he's like.

could we do a q and a with dave warner? do u think he would wanna?

I can try after this one, mate, sure.

cool, also mate check your chennai page lol

Just got off the phone to Paul, what a great bloke. I will write the interview up now.