Background
He was born in Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England.
He was born in Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England.
He was a left-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler. He played for Nottinghamshire throughout his entire career, although he did have a spells during the English winter playing for Canterbury in New Zealand and Mid West Rhinos in Zimbabwe. The Nottinghamshire-born all-rounder first broke into the side as a 17-year-old in 1996.
He was part of both 2005 and 2010"s Nottinghamshire County Championship winning sides.
Paul has also played for Farnsfield Central Committee in the Bassetlaw & District League when he not on county duty.
He remained a key member of the Nottinghamshire side for over a decade, despite injuries and loss of confidence.