After the tests he joined Lancashire as their overseas player in place of Brad Hodge.

Brad Hodge, however, kept the run rate up.

Highest home individual score: 262 by Brad Hodge vs Durham at Grace Road in 2004.

He took the wicket of Brad Hodge by bowling him.

Brad Hodge was called up in his place for the next two Tests.

Brad Hodge, however, kept the run rate up by scoring at nearly five an over, well ahead of the required four.

The season continued with Brad Hodge leading the way with Shariar being dropped to reach the finals.

Brad Hodge was dismissed in the second over leaving Australia reeling at 3-15.

Brad Hodge fell in the fourth and Australia were in trouble at 3/21 after 3.4 overs.

In slow conditions Brad Hodge did his best to attempt to steer the innings in the right direction, scoring 35 off 22.