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- As a player for Kent, O'Brien was already known to many of the English players. But when Geraint Jones lost his England place it led to O'Brien being released by Kent, and he moved to Northamptonshire at the start of the 2008 season.
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O'Brien became the first player to play international cricket after playing in the ICL when he played an Intercontinental Cup match against United Arab Emirates in March 2008; he went on to score 174 in Ireland's nine-wicket win.
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Jul 17, 2010 · Niall O'Brien, a left-handed batsman and wicketkeeper renowned for his competitiveness and relentless chirping behind the stumps, played the innings that forced the cricketing world to take...
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- December 8, 1981
- Ireland
Niall O'Brien comes from a sporting family in Ireland. His father, Brendan O'Brien aka Ginger played club cricket for Ireland from 1966 to 1981. His younger brother, Kevin O'Brien, plays in...
May 8, 2018 · Icons of Irish cricket: Niall and Kevin O'Brien Here they look back on their formative years in Dublin and reflect on their contribution to the giant strides Ireland have made in recent years. With a father who captained Ireland and played more than 50 matches for his country, cricket was clearly in the blood.
Oct 12, 2018 · 12.59pm, 12 Oct 2018. 2.9k. 4. ONE OF IRISH cricket’s trailblazers, Niall O’Brien, has called time on a storied and illustrious international career as another one of the golden generation at...
Sep 26, 2016 · His first was at the 2007 World Cup, where he watched 24-year-old Shaun Tait's first ball from the relative comfort of the pavilion. "Gilchrist must've been 30 yards back and just caught it...
Domestically O'Brien began his professional career with Kent in 2004 before joining Northamptonshire at the start of 2007, spending six seasons there before joining Leicestershire for 2013. Niall John O'Brien is a former Irish cricketer and a cricket commentator.