 A tall and thin off spinner , Trumble delivered the ball at a quicker pace than most spin bowlers , using his height and uncommonly long fingers to his greatest advantage . He was at his best on the softer pitches of England , but his accuracy and variations in pace enabled him to take wickets on the harder pitches of Australia . He was a dependable lower order batsman and a fine fielder in the slips . He was recognised as a shrewd thinker about the game and was popular with team @-@ mates and opponents , with a penchant for practical jokes . 
