brand of aggressive batting thrilled crowds and television audiences alike and his success is reflected in the number of votes he finished ahead of his nearest rival in the poll.

Bravo has had great success in introducing new characters with unique personalities and lifestyles to television audiences. Just as the seemingly uncomplicated life of a hairstylist revealed explosive drama in 'Blow Out', viewers will be treated with a new level of high intensity entertainment with professional trainers in an exclusive gym.

This award shows they have done so by upholding the traditional values of the game.

The Zimbabwe team has demonstrated in recent series that it is not in a position to be competitive in Test cricket and its decision to withdraw from its commitments over the next 12 months helps protect the integrity of the international game.

We don't want cricket reduced to a level where it turns into a hooligans' sport and the spirit of the game is eroded. We can't have a situation like we see in football.

Very few people in the history of the game, either players or administrators, can be said to have changed the game but Kerry Packer can rightly be considered someone who did just that.