Harvey played in the 2003 World Cup in South Africa as a replacement for the injured Shane Watson.

He played in Australia's group game against Pakistan, scoring 24 at better than a run-a-ball, supporting Andrew Symonds who made a match-winning 143 not out.

Defending 310, Harvey was the best bowler picking up 4 wickets, including one with his first ball, as Australia won comfortably.

Approval was delayed as a result of a drink-driving conviction, a decision which upset Derbyshire chief executive John Sears.

[4] Derbyshire allowed Harvey to play for Middleton Cricket Club for a weekend as a temporary replacement for their professional.

[5] For the 2005–06 season, Harvey rejected a one-year contract from Victoria and opted to play for the South African side Cape Cobras, during the stint he was also involved in coaching of the team.

[8] On his debut for Northants, he scored 12 with the bat but starred with the ball taking 4 for 18 off 4 overs to help them to a 17-run win against Warwickshire Bears.

In February 2010, Harvey signed to play T20 and first-class matches for Zimbabwean franchise Southern Rocks.