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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 · 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. Was the intention always to pursue a career as a pro?
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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...
Oct 12, 2018 · O’Brien’s retirement, which he announced today with a ‘heavy heart’, marks the end of an era for Irish cricket, with one of the Dubliner’s last games for Ireland fittingly coming in last ...
Viewers of the recent Ireland v Afghanistan T20 International series may have heard a somewhat familiar voice in the commentary box – none other than former Irish wicketkeeper-batsman, Niall...
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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...
