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Personal life. He married Brigid Sinnott and they had four children, residing from 1984 in Bray, Co. Wicklow. [citation needed] Death. O'Brien died at home on 25 February 2009, from cancer, after a 20-month-long illness. [ 5 ] Filmography.
Niall John O'Brien (born 8 November 1981) is a former Irish cricketer and a cricket commentator. He is a left-handed batsman and wicket-keeper. 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.
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May 8, 2018 · 8 May, 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.
Feb 14, 2014 · Born into a family of rich cricketing pedigree, Niall and Kevin O’Brien have gone on to become icons of Irish cricket in their own right. Here, they talk to Jo Harman about their formative years in Dublin and reflect on their contribution to the giant strides Ireland have made in recent years.
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- Sporting family: O’Brien hails from a family where almost everyone is a sportsperson. Starting from the roots, his father Brendan aka Ginger has played club cricket for Ireland and then his sister Ciara has also represented Ireland U19 Women’s team.
- His favourite batsman and bowler: Brian Lara is O’Brien’s favourite batsman and spin legend Shane Warne is his favourite bowler.
- Dare to chirp at MS Dhoni: In an interview with ESPNCricinfo, O’Brien once said that, “Someone like MS Dhoni. I wouldn’t say anything to him. He’s the kind of character where it’s best to say nothing.”
- His worst roommate: During the 2010 World Twenty20 in West Indies, he had to share his room with George Dockrell, whom he says his worst roommate. Dockrell was very young at that time.
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...
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May 11, 2018 · Niall and Kevin O’Brien celebrate beating Pakistan in the 2007 World Cup at Sabina Park in Jamaica. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho. Myself and many of my team-mates are probably the last...