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Nathan Hauritz
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Andrew Hughes /
18 November 2010 /
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"Hauritz is still Australia’s first choice spinner, but has struggled of late"
The spectre of Shane Warne still looms over Nathan Hauritz as he looks to establish himself as a World Class spin bowler.
Nathan Hauritz
Nickname: Ritzy
Off spin bowler
Tests: 17
Bowling Average: 34.98
Ashes Experience: Played in the 2009 series
Ashes Bowling Average: 32.10
Ashes Wickets: 10
Ashes Role:
Hauritz is still Australia's first choice spinner, but has struggled of late and will be used in a largely defensive role, keeping one end tight, often in conjunction with a part-time spinner, whilst the quicker bowlers rest.
Likes: Chipping away on a good length
Dislikes: Being compared to Shane Warne
Trivia: Only five of his 63 wickets have been bowled
Odds to be top Australian bowler: [8.6]
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