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Niall O'Brien (Niall John O'Brien) was born on 8 November, 1981 in Dublin, Ireland, is an Irish cricketer. Discover Niall O'Brien's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 42 years old?

Popular As Niall John O'Brien
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Age 42 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 8 November, 1981
Birthday 8 November
Birthplace Dublin, Ireland
Nationality Ireland

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Niall O'Brien Height, Weight & Measurements

At 42 years old, Niall O'Brien height is 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) .

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Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Niall O'Brien Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Niall O'Brien worth at the age of 42 years old? Niall O'Brien’s income source is mostly from being a successful Cricketer. He is from Ireland. We have estimated Niall O'Brien's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Cricketer

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1966

His brother, Kevin, plays alongside him in the Ireland team while his father, Brendan, played cricket for Ireland from 1966 to 1981.

1981

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.

2003

He also played two seasons of first grade for North Sydney in the Sydney Grade Competition in 2003/04 and 2005/06.

He also played a season with the Mosman club as an 18-year-old.

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

O'Brien found multiple chances to perform for his county as fellow wicket-keeper Geraint Jones has found himself performing more often for the England cricket team.

2004

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.

On 17 June 2004, he angered Brian Lara when Lara refused to walk after being apparently caught behind.

Ireland caused an upset when they went on to win the match, with O'Brien scoring 58* off 57 balls.

2006

He made his One Day International debut for Ireland in 2006; two years later he played his first Twenty20 International.

In 2006 he was banned for one ICC Intercontinental Cup match after an outburst criticising the groundsman at an Intercontinental Cup game with Scotland because of condition of the pitch.

O'Brien has spent many an Australian summer playing for Mosman Cricket Club in the Sydney Grade Cricket competition.

O'Brien also assumed a part-time coaching role while at the club and considers the time spent in Australia as some of the most vital parts of his career.

2007

After being released by Kent he signed a one-year deal with Northamptonshire for 2007.

In the same year, he joined the Essel Group's Indian Cricket League (ICL) to represent the Delhi Jets team for one season.

His innings of 72 from 107 balls in the 2007 Cricket World Cup group match against Pakistan helped Ireland earn an upset victory and also earned him the man of the match award.

2008

O'Brien has also played in overseas twenty20 leagues, first the Indian Cricket League in 2008 and then the Bangladesh Premier League on its formation in 2012.

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.

At the end of the 2008 season, O'Brien was named Northamptonshire's player of the year and was rewarded for his consistent performances with a three-year contract with the club.

A representative of Northamptonshire CCC said "Niall, who has just returned from international duty, was in sensational form last season with the bat, scoring over 850 championship runs and piling on the runs in one-day competitions in a new pinch-hitter role".

2009

In a tour match against Australia during the 2009 Ashes in July 2009, O'Brien made scores of 30 and 58 in a match Northamptonshire lost.

During his half century, he scored seven boundaries off the struggling Mitchell Johnson.

O'Brien was one of seven Ireland players to be nominated for the 2009 Associate and Affiliate Player of the Year (there were fourteen nominees in all), although he did not make the 4-man short-list.

O'Brien set a World Twenty20 record with his 4 dismissals against Sri Lanka in the Super 8 stage of the 2009 ICC World Twenty20.

2010

O'Brien missed most of the 2010 season after undergoing finger surgery in July; in his absence, David Murphy was Northamptonshire's first-choice wicket-keeper.

2011

O'Brien was selected in Ireland's 15-man squad for the 2011 World Cup.

2012

In 2012, O'Brien signed a contract worth $80,000 with Khulna Royal Bengals represent them in the newly formed Bangladesh Premier League, a domestic t20 competition.

In five matches he scored 54 runs.

At the end of the 2012 English County season, O'Brien left Northamptonshire after six seasons.

In October 2012, it was announced that Leicestershire had signed O'Brien in a three-year deal.

2018

He was one of the eleven cricketers to play in Ireland's first ever Test match, against Pakistan, in May 2018.

In October 2018, O'Brien announced his retirement from cricket.

O'Brien was educated in Marian College, Ballsbridge.

His brother Kevin is also a member of the Ireland team.

Their father Brendan played 52 times for Ireland.

His sister Ciara O'Brien is in the Ireland women's hockey team.

Niall first gained recognition playing domestic cricket in Leinster for the Railway Union Cricket Club earning a call up to the Ireland A team.

From there he established himself as Ireland's number one wicketkeeper.

O'Brien himself has said that he has a fiery temperament.