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Middlesex captain and England Twenty20 pick Shaun Udal reveals his most embarrassing moment in cricket and his loathing of cheese.

Who was your sporting hero?

Ian Botham

Who was the best player you've played against?

Two batsmen: Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara

Two bowlers: Shane Warne and Malcolm Marshall

If you hadn't become a cricketer, what other job do you think you'd have done?

I would have probably gone into the printing trade, which was what my Dad used to do.

What one thing would you like to change to improve the game of cricket?

I would make the boundaries bigger. As a spinner that would be nice.

Which players do you think will be the stars of the future?

Dawid Malan and Eoin Morgan are on the fringes of the England set-up in limited overs cricket for England, while Neil Dexter is a hell of a player. All three have a huge future in the game. It is an exciting time.

What food would you never eat?

Cheese. I can't stand cheese.

What was your most embarrassing moment in cricket?

I went in against Worcestershire at New Road back in 1999 as a night-watchman. It was a tense game and all I had to do was defend and keep my team in the game, but I got out hooking, and was caught on the boundary. I should have known better.

What was the first record you bought?

Culture Club's single 'Karma Chameleon'.

What's currently on your car stereo?

Kings of Leon. I blame it on the kids.

What was the last good film you saw?

Slumdog Millionaire.

If you could be another famous player for a day, who would it be?

David Beckham. I have immense admiration for the way he lives his life in a goldfish bowl. It would be interesting to see what it would be like for a day.

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