It was when Queensland chose not to renew his contract that Nash decided to try his luck in Jamaica, the land of his parents, and after a good first season in Caribbean regional cricket he earned a call-up for his first Test when West Indies toured New Zealand in December.

West Indies have not been beaten in the six Test matches since Nash came into the side -- two in New Zealand and four on this tour -- and he showed the qualities that have impressed his coach and fellow Australian John Dyson against England's attack on Monday.