Danny Morrison (cricketer)
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 New Zealand (NZ) |
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| Batting style | Right-hand bat | |
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| Bowling type | Right-arm fast-medium | |
| Tests | ODIs | |
| Matches | 48 | 96 |
| Runs scored | 379 | 171 |
| Batting average | 8.42 | 9.00 |
| 100s/50s | -/- | -/- |
| Top score | 42 | 20* |
| Balls bowled | 10064 | 4586 |
| Wickets | 160 | 126 |
| Bowling average | 34.68 | 27.53 |
| 5 wickets in innings | 10 | 2 |
| 10 wickets in match | - | n/a |
| Best bowling | 7/89 | 5/34 |
| Catches/stumpings | 14/- | 19/- |
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As of 4 February 2006 |
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Daniel Kyle Morrison (born 3 February 1966 in Auckland) was a former New Zealand cricketer (Black Caps). He specialised as a pace bowler with a useful outswinger. He made his test debut for New Zealand in 1987 at the age of 21 against Australia.
His most notable bowling accomplishment occurred on 25 March 1994, when he took a hat-trick in a One-day International (ODI) against India. He is one of only two New Zealanders and twenty-one players worldwide to have taken an ODI hat-trick. He is fondly remembered by his fans for his big grin and his unique bowling action. During the final stride of the delivery his bowling arm used to displace air behind the umpire in such a manner that it would make umpire’s shirt flutter.
Morrison's most notable "accomplishment" as a batsman is that he once held the world record for Test ducks - Of the 48 Tests Danny played in 24 of those appearances at the batting crease he was dismissed for zero runs each time. Danny was often subjected to good natured ridicule regarding this from his teammates and the general public. This went as far as a tie being manufactured in 1996 featuring numerous ducks to celebrate his world record.
However, he did have some batting prowess. His most famous innings was when he contributed 14 in a 106-run partnership with Nathan Astle for the tenth wicket against England, to save the match. This occurred in his final test appearance for the national team on January 28th, 1997. He was dropped from the team after the match.
[edit] Life after retirement
After Danny's departure from international cricket he has been employed in numerous cricket-related positions. These include:
- Commentator on TVNZ and Sky Sports
- Host of Sky Sports "Cricket Company" show for 7years
- Host of radio show on Radio Sport for 6years
- Charity work including the 'Fight for Life' - Meningitis appeal
- Involved in coaching for schools and clubs
- Guest speaker
He has a website www.dannymorrisonpromotions.com
[edit] Biography
Danny Morrison released a biography after his retirement named 'Mad As I Want to Be' that was published in 1997. He has also written a book called the 'Danny Morrison Junior Cricket Diary' as an aid for aspiring young cricketers.
