'I'm posh, driven and good fun'
Wicketkeeper Sam Billings talks about hair care, his golf handicap, and his biggest six
Interview by Jack Wilson
07-Jan-2016
Sam Billings: safe hands and good hair • Getty Images
If a catch went up for England to win the World Cup, who would you want to see under it?
A skier? That's tough. I'm going to say anyone. We're a seriously good fielding side and I'd back any of the lads to take it.
A skier? That's tough. I'm going to say anyone. We're a seriously good fielding side and I'd back any of the lads to take it.
Who has the best hair in cricket?
(Laughs) Me!
(Laughs) Me!
And how long do you spend on it?
Let's just say it gets some good preparation time.
Let's just say it gets some good preparation time.
The England squad are on the start line of a 100-metre race. Who wins?
Chris Jordan.
Chris Jordan.
Which of your team-mates has the worst habits?
Fabian Cowdrey at Kent. His personal hygiene and general eating habits are horrendous.
Fabian Cowdrey at Kent. His personal hygiene and general eating habits are horrendous.
Who in the England team is the best golfer?
All the lads will say me because I've got the lowest handicap. I'm off eight. But [Alex] Hales, [Jos] Buttler and Jason Roy are absolute bandits off 12. I don't think I've won yet!
All the lads will say me because I've got the lowest handicap. I'm off eight. But [Alex] Hales, [Jos] Buttler and Jason Roy are absolute bandits off 12. I don't think I've won yet!
Who is the worst?
Reece Topley. He's not that great - and not that interested!
Reece Topley. He's not that great - and not that interested!
Who has the strongest arm in cricket?
Ben Stokes.
Ben Stokes.
What is the biggest six you have hit?
I hit Danny Briggs into the top tier of the Frank Woolley Stand in a T20 at Canterbury. It's the biggest hit of my life.
I hit Danny Briggs into the top tier of the Frank Woolley Stand in a T20 at Canterbury. It's the biggest hit of my life.
How old were you when you first made a century?
I was 12.
I was 12.
Who is the worst sledger in cricket?
Matthew Coles. Some of the things he says aren't too well thought through.
Matthew Coles. Some of the things he says aren't too well thought through.
Who is the most naturally talented player you have ever shared a dressing room with?
Jos Buttler is unreal.
Jos Buttler is unreal.
Describe yourself in four words.
Posh has to be one. Then I'll go with driven and good fun.
Posh has to be one. Then I'll go with driven and good fun.
What is your favourite shot?
That's a tough one. I'll go with either the paddle sweep or the reverse sweep.
That's a tough one. I'll go with either the paddle sweep or the reverse sweep.
If you could be a professional at another sport, what would it be?
Football, golf or rugby. If I had to choose one, I'll go with rugby.
Football, golf or rugby. If I had to choose one, I'll go with rugby.
What did you do with your first England shirt?
It's in the process of getting framed and I'm giving it to my parents.
It's in the process of getting framed and I'm giving it to my parents.
As a wicketkeeper, who hits the gloves the hardest?
Liam Plunkett.
Liam Plunkett.