George O'Brien (cricketer)

Summary

George Hubert O'Brien (born 16 September 1984) is a Bermudian cricketer, who played with the Bermudian cricket team in their first One Day International when they played Canada on 17 May 2006.[1] O'Brien took two wickets as Bermuda won the game by three wickets under the Duckworth–Lewis method. Three days later, O'Brien took two more wickets against Zimbabwe.

George O'Brien
Personal information
Full name
George Hubert O'Brien
Born (1984-09-16) 16 September 1984 (age 39)
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight arm fast-medium
International information
National side
ODI debut (cap 7)17 May 2006 v Canada
Last ODI18 August 2008 v Canada
T20I debut (cap 7)3 August 2008 v Netherlands
Last T20I26 October 2019 v Netherlands
Career statistics
Competition ODI T20I
Matches 9 11
Runs scored 38 32
Batting average 5.42 8.00
100s/50s 0/0 0/0
Top score 16 7*
Balls bowled 456 231
Wickets 15 13
Bowling average 27.00 17.84
5 wickets in innings 0 0
10 wickets in match 0 0
Best bowling 3/31 2/11
Catches/stumpings 1/– 2/–
Source: Cricinfo, 30 April 2023

He has since gone on to represent Bermuda in four ODIs, but has been the subject of some controversy. His contract with the Bermuda Cricket Board was terminated in October due to a lack of motivation and commitment and a poor work ethic. In July 2010, O'Brien was the victim of a machete attack, which left him with serious injuries.[2]

In August 2019, he was named in Bermuda's squad for the Regional Finals of the 2018–19 ICC T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier tournament.[3] In September 2019, he was named in Bermuda's squad for the 2019 ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier tournament in the United Arab Emirates.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ "George O'Brien". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
  2. ^ O'Brien suffers serious arm injury after assault, CricketEurope
  3. ^ "Rawlins selected for ICC T20 team". The Royal Gazette. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
  4. ^ "Bermuda Cricket Team Named For ICC T20". Bernews. Retrieved 20 September 2019.

External links edit

  • George O'Brien at ESPNcricinfo
  • Article about O'Brien's contract termination