Get to know your NC Heat player – Grant Thomson

Grant Thomson

‘Tomo’

35 years old, born in Gauteng

Usual slot in batting order: Middle Order No.4 or No.5

Which high school team did you represent? King Edward's (KES) First Team

What other sports do you enjoy aside from cricket? Golf

Was cricket always your game? Yes, I played rugby, but I was always better at Cricket.

Batter, bowler, or all-rounder? All rounder

What is your happiest cricket memory? Winning trophies has always been a great experience, but the times that follow after the game are always my favourite part of winning.

Do you model yourself after a famous cricketer? No, not really.

Your biggest sporting hero outside of cricket? Roger Federer.

Favourite Book? Good to Great – James C Collins

Favourite Series? Game of Thrones

Net practice, Fielding practice or Gym work? Gym.

Hamburger, Pizza, or Fried Chicken? Pizza

Favourite fielding position? Physio Room (the slips)

Least favourite place to field? On the field. Fine Leg

In your opinion, name the best International Cricket team. I love the way England is playing at the moment.

Is there a quote that keeps you going when times get tough? “Pain heals. Chicks dig scars, but glory lasts forever.”