Career
He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm fast bowler who plays for Northerns. He was born in Pretoria. Nowak made his first-class debut for Northerns against Free State in October 2008.
Other teams he has played for include the Titans, Gloucestershire 2nd XI, Hampshire 2nd XI and Sussex 2nd XI (United Kingdom), along with representing the South African Universities cricket team
Currently, Nowak plays for the University of Pretoria (TUKS) and Northerns Senior Provincial side.