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Chris Woakes

Born: 02/03/89, Birmingham

Nickname: Woakesy

What’s your first cricket-related memory? Going to watch my brothers play club cricket

Who were your cricketing heroes growing up? Allan Donald, Glenn McGrath and Darren Gough

Who have been the big influences on your career? My parents and the rest of my family

Can you sum up your game in just three words? Controlled, calm, stylish

What’s been your happiest moment on a cricket pitch to date? Taking 10 wickets in the game that allowed us to clinch the Division Two Championship

What’s your favourite form of the game? The Championship (although t20 is close)

Which Warwickshire player are you tipping for a big season in 2010? Rikki Clarke

If you could meet one famous historical figure, who would it be? Isaac Newton

What’s the funniest thing you’ve ever seen on a cricket pitch? Trotty catching the ball in his pocket at short leg!

You’re down to your last £10. How do you spend it? A Nando's

Who is the fittest member of the squad? Ian Westwood

Who is the slowest runner? Neil Carter

Who is the biggest joker in the squad? Ant Botha

Who is the most superstitious member of the squad? Jonathan Trott

Which member of the Warwickshire squad would you most like under a skyer? Rikki Clarke or Ant Botha

If you had to marry one of your Warwickshire team-mates which one would it be? Neil Carter because he is the tidiest in the team

How do you spend your time away from cricket? With my girlfriend, chilling with my mates, listening to music and watching Aston Villa