Niall O'Brien (cricketer)

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Niall O'Brien (born November 8, 1981) is an Irish cricketer. He is a left-handed batsman and wicket-keeper.

Born in Dublin, O'Brien, along with fellow Irish player Ed Joyce, made a series of impressive performances for Ireland before starting to take part in English cricket with Kent.

O'Brien has found more chances to perform for his county as fellow wicket-keeper Geraint Jones has found himself performing more often for the English cricket team. O'Brien angered Brian Lara in June 2004 when Lara refused to walk after being apparently caught behind.


Niall is a brother of Ciara O'Brien who is one the Irish women's hockey team. she was capped for Ireland for the 100th time in Rome in May 2006. Another Brother Kevin ( Born 1984) received his first cap for Ireland in cricket against Sussex on June 11th 2006.


Their father Brendan also played cricket for Ireland.

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