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Five Firsts

'It was amazing to bat with Ponting'

Owais Shah on batting with his hero, and the time he got tonked on the head

Owais Shah drives square during his unbeaten 41, Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Thunder, BBL, Hobart, January 1, 2012

Owais Shah: learnt at an early age never to go helmetless  •  Getty Images

First bat
I was nine years old when my dad bought me a Gunn & Moore Skipper. I have it somewhere. I can't remember exactly where but I do actually have it still. I played for Wycombe House Cricket Club. I remember getting a 56 for the Under-10s.
First time at Lord's
I went there with my coach when I was 12. I watched England take on Australia. It was a great game of cricket, and I had a really good time.
First time I was hit on the head
When I was about ten, I top-edged a ball onto my forehead. That wasn't nice. I wasn't wearing a helmet, so I got a bump.
First hero I batted with
I batted with Ricky Ponting about a month ago. It was an amazing experience. He kept it pretty simple. He is a good person, a great batsman, and someone I looked up to in my career.
First embarrassing moment on the field
I got my first pair against Nottinghamshire in first-class cricket. It was pretty embarrassing. Actually I got another pair two games later, so that month was one to forget.

Mohammad Isam is ESPNcricinfo's Bangladesh correspondent