although harvey started as a wicketkeeper at school, he became a highly regarded cover fielder and later in his international career became an agile slips catcher. he bowled off spin from a three to four pace approach on rare occasions, taking only three wickets in his test career. away from the field, harvey had a quiet and unassuming manner, in complete contrast to his dynamic batting, and his non-smoking, non-drinking set him apart from the prevailing cricket culture of his period. harvey was known for his respect for umpiring decisions and for never appealing for leg before wicket when he fielded in the slips.