Sport personality
Samit Patel

Profession
England and Nottinghamshire cricketer

Date of Birth
30 Nov 1984

Personal best:
Out of My Comfort Zone: The Autobiography by Steve Waugh

"Cricket, like few other team sports, has a highly individual component, yet still relies totally on team commitment. This is one reason why it evokes fervent passion and such a variety of comment from observers, because often these two factors can clash and become blurred, depending on what spin is placed on a moment or segment of play."

(Used by kind permission of Penguin Books)

Background:
Steve Waugh is a former Australian cricketer who captained the Australian team from 1999 – 2004. He is the most capped Test player in history with 168 appearances and was nicknamed "Iceman" amongst the public for his ability to remain calm and cool in high-pressure situations throughout his career.

Samit Patel says:
“‘Challenge yourself’ is a motto that has stuck with me since reading Steve Waugh’s autobiography. It’s about the drive to be the best you can be, each day. If it’s good enough for this iconic Aussie captain, it certainly is for me.”