Jonathan Trott

BORN: 22/04/81

ROLE: Right-hand bat; right-arm medium

BEST TWENTY20 PERFORMANCE: 86* v Worcestershire Royals, New Road, 2009

England's one-day set-up may come calling to deprive Warwickshire of Trott's services for much of the Twenty20 Cup, but few will bemoan his absence if it means he can further his international credentials as a batsman of the highest class. As a record-breaking runscorer who made 525 runs in last year's tournament - a new Twenty20 aggregate record - Trott is batting with increasing assurance, no doubt bolstered by his memorable debut Test hundred against Australia last summer, and further spurred by his double century in the opening Test of this summer against Bangladesh. It's a huge summer for Trott, who will want to nail down the number three spot in England's Test team ahead of the Ashes this winter.

What makes a successful Twenty20 batsman?
Having lots of boundary options

Which area do you like to target for a boundary?
Straight

What's the best t20 innings you've played?
Getting 80 not out against Worcestershire last year

Which opposition players should we look out for?
Dale Benkenstein at Durham

Can you name three pirates?
Captain...Hook. Er, Black something

If you had a parrot, what would be the first phrase you'd teach it?
"Come on you Bears!"

Do you get seasick?
Yes

Three precious items that would go in your treasure chest:
Xbox, cell phone and laptop

Which celebrity would you like to walk the plank?
Jordan

Hook for a hand or a peg leg?
Probably a peg. If I didn't have both hands I couldn't play Xbox