Niall John O'Brien (born 8 November 1981 in Dublin) is an Ireland cricketer educated at Marian College, Ballsbridge. He is a left-handed batsman and wicket-keeper of ireland cricket team. Domestically O'Brien began his professional career with Kent in 2004 before joining Northamptonshire at the start of 2007, spending 6 seasons there before joining Leicestershire for 2013. He made his One Day International debut for Ireland in 2006; two years later he played his first Twenty20 International. 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. His brother, Kevin, plays alongside him in the Ireland team while his father, Brendan, played cricket for Ireland from 1966 to 1981.
Niall O'Brien Personal Information
Born: November 8, 1981 (age 33), Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Height: 1.70 m
Parents: Brendan O'Brien
Education: Marian College
Siblings: Kevin O'Brien, Ciara O'Brien
Current teams: Ireland cricket team ( Batsman, Wicket-keeper), Leicestershire County Cricket Club
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