Usman Afzaal played three Tests for England against one of the greatest Test teams in history, the 2001 Australians led by Steve Waugh. It was a baptism of fire though he did make fifty against them at the Oval.

A flamboyant left-hander, Afzaal was at his best against pace, where he took the fight to the bowlers. Itchy feet meant he played for Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Surrey without ever laying down roots.