during his early days as a professional cricketer, ramprakash had a reputation as something of a mercurial and stormy character. nicknamed "bloodaxe" by middlesex team-mates for his short temper, ramprakash's younger days contrasted with the mellowness of his thirties. however, at times he continued to display the fiery temper, which has been compared to mount vesuvius, that many say prevented him from succeeding at international level.