The movement and pace he produced through a relatively short run-up remained remarkable, reminiscent of Dennis Lillee after his back injury. Together with his aggressive batting at around the number 7 position , he made a very fine cricketer.
By 1980, he had established himself as the bowling spearhead and New Zealand's surprise victory over the West Indies at Dunedin, where he had broke the New Zealand Test wicket record of 117, was a mere first step on the ladder of achievement he was to climb.
