Batting style Right-handed Spouse Kim Morrison | Role Cricketer Name Danny Morrison | |
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Born 3 February 1966 (age 58) ( 1966-02-03 ) Auckland, New Zealand Books Mad As I Wanna Be, On the Back of the Swallow: A Novel Similar People Ken Rutherford, Simon Doull, Pommie Mbangwa, Nathan Astle, Richard Hadlee | ||
Bowling style Right-arm fast-medium | ||
Danny morrison odi hatrick vs ind at napier 1994
Daniel Kyle Morrison (born 3 February 1966) is 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.
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- Danny morrison odi hatrick vs ind at napier 1994
- Danny morrison batting antics
- International career
- Fan following
- After cricket
- Personal life
- Autobiography
- References
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.
Danny morrison batting antics
International career
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.
However, arguably, he did have some form of 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 28 January 1997. He was dropped from the team after the match as this was the first (and last) vaguely successful manoeuvre Morrison had executed.
Fan following
Morrison's most 'notable' 'accomplishment' as a 'batsman' is that he once held the world record for Test ducks. Of the 48 Tests he played, he was dismissed without scoring in 24 innings.
Morrison was often subjected to good natured ridicule regarding this from his teammates and the general public due to his feeble efforts. This went as far as a tie being manufactured in 1996 featuring numerous ducks to celebrate his world record. He is sometimes referred to as "The Duckman" (see List of nicknames used in cricket) and also launched a duck caller for hunters on the back of his record. The duck callers were not very successful.
After cricket
Since his departure from international cricket, Morrison has been employed in numerous cricket-related positions. These include:
Personal life
Morrison currently lives on the Sunshine Coast, Australia, moving there in 2006 with their children, Jacob and Tayla.
Autobiography
Morrison released an autobiography after his retirement named Mad As I Wanna Be that was published in 1997. This received generally positive reviews although outspoken New Zealand Cricket commentator Richard Whiting described the overall tone of the book as 'mental'. He has also written a book called the Danny Morrison Junior Cricket Diary as an aid for aspiring young cricketers.