Graeme Swann

England / Andrew Hughes / 16 November 2010 / Leave a Comment

"Arguably the best spinner in the world at the moment, Swann will be England’s most potent wicket taking threat and will need to bowl long spells throughout the series."

The Notts off-spinner is arguably the most influential player on either team. If he gets going, England will be in an excellent position to win the series.

Graeme Swann
Nickname: Chin, Swanny
Right arm off break bowler
Tests: 24
Bowling Average: 26.55
Ashes Experience: Played in 2009 series
Ashes Bowling Average: 40.50
Ashes Wickets: 14

Ashes Role:

Arguably the best spinner in the world at the moment, Swann will be England's most potent wicket taking threat and will need to bowl long spells throughout the series. If he can contribute the occasional 40 or 50 with that bat, that will be a bonus.

Likes: Keeping us up to date with what he had for breakfast via Twitter
Dislikes: The scarcity of hardware stores in the Nottingham area
Trivia: Is the lead singer of the band Dr Comfort and the Lurid Revelations

Odds to be top England bowler: [2.42]