Initially known for his batting, in later years he worked hard to improve his bowling, gaining recognition as an all-rounder.
An off spin bowler, he was reported to be working on the doosra, the much-discussed variation ball which turns the other way, although by his own admission his technique was still at an inconsistent stage.
Loudon was selected for the 17-man Test squad to tour Pakistan in autumn 2005, when England were looking for a second spinner in addition to Ashley Giles.
He was subsequently called up as a part of the 15-man squad for the One Day Internationals versus Sri Lanka in June 2006, playing a solitary game.
[4] Loudon attracted significant media attention in 2011, when he was dating Pippa Middleton, although the duo subsequently broke up.