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5 unusual facts about Paul Nixon


Blame It on the Weatherman

"Blame It on the Weatherman" is a song by B*Witched, released as the fourth single from their debut album, written and composed by Paul Nixon and Lene Marlin.

Chris Read

For the subsequent one-day tournament, and the following World Cup, Read was overlooked for selection, with Paul Nixon taking over the wicketkeeper position.

Several years in the international wilderness followed, Read being overlooked in favour of first Paul Nixon and then James Foster as keeper-in-waiting in preparation for the retirement of Alec Stewart.

Paul Dixey

He signed a summer contract with Leicestershire for the 2011 season as deputy to Tom New under the guidance of former England wicketkeeper Paul Nixon.

Tom New

New has had his progress into the Leicestershire team blocked by Paul Nixon but having recently signed a new two-year contract with the club, seems to be set to replace the England keeper once he hangs up his gloves.


Joel Pope

However, with the presence of the Paul Nixon and Tom New in the Leicestershire squad, Pope found his opportunities limited to playing for the Leicestershire Seconds.


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