Matthew Wade

Nickname: Matthew Wade

D.O.B: 26-10-1987

Weight: 74kg

Height: 170cm

Club: Casey South Melbourne

Batting: Left Arm Bat

Bowling:

Bio: Wade finally reached his potential in 2008/09, cementing his spot in the Victorian Sheffield Shield side and, with the departure of Adam Crosthwaite, becomes the Bushrangers number one wicketkeeper in all three forms of the game for the coming season.

The left-hander broke Darren Berry's record for most dismissals in a Pura Cup/Sheffield Shield season, taking 57 catches, and scored his maiden first-class century against his former side, Tasmania. To prove it wasn't a fluke, he followed up that effort with 100 not out in the very next match against Queensland.

Wade's big pre-season has paid off with the wicketkeeper comfortably shouldering the responsibility that comes with being the premier gloveman in all three forms of the game. He has also consolidated his batting performances - often opening in the FRC and Big Bash matches. A number of match winning innings have highlighted his versatility, with fighting knocks, innovative and power hitting all on display at various stages.

Who has had the biggest influence on your life? My parents
What are you scared of? Heights
Which sports teams do you support? All the small ones
What's currently on your iPod? The frog song, Spice Girls, Elton John
The happiest moment in your life? Winning the Sheffield Shield
Which city in the world is your favourite and why? Hobart, family and friends