Full name Stephen James Harmison Born October 23, 1978, Ashington, Northumberland Major teams England, Durham, ICC World XI Batting style Right-hand bat Bowling Style Right-arm fast
NBC Denis Compton Award 1998
Wisden Cricketer of the Year 2005
Awarded the MBE on 31st December 2005
A tall and quick bowler from England, Steve Harmison has been compared to Curtly Ambrose for his aggressive approach to the wicket.
Steve Harmison made his debut against India at Nottingham in 2002. Since then, he has grown from strength to strength, resisting injuries and bad days, to become one of the strike bowlers of England.
Steve Harmison's moment of glory came when he took 7 for 12 at Sabina Park against West Indies in 2004.The series was marked be a complete whit wash of West Indies by England, who won the series 7-0. Steve Harmison's most disappointing series was the tour of South Africa. Though he got nine wickets, they came at an average of 73.22. On the tour, Steve Harmison spoke about being home sick.
Steve Harmison was a part of the team that won the famous Ashes victory in 2005. His slow inswinging yorker that sent Michael Clarke packing was one of the most beautiful moments of the historic series.
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