OTD| New Zealand’s star bowler Danny Morrison was born in 1966

The former New Zealand fast bowler Danny Morrison has turned 58 today. Modern-day cricket fans know him as a jubilant character who is a crafty commentator famous for his high-pitched reactions on the mic. But the former Blackcap also had a decently successful career for New Zealand in both Test and ODI formats of the game. 

Daniel Kyle Morrison got an opportunity to step into international cricket during the 1987 ODI World Cup. New Zealand faced India in the group stage and Morrison was included in the playing XI for the first time. Around a month later he also broke into the Test team and made his Test debut in Australia against the trans-Tasman rivals in December 1987.

A rollercoaster ride

Danny Morrison’s stint in international cricket was full of ups and downs but he was consistently in and around the national team setup during his 10-year-long international career. The fast bowler represented New Zealand in 48 Test matches picking up 160 wickets at an average of 34.68. Not just in Test cricket but Morrison was also a part of New Zealand’s ODI team for a long time. He played 96 One-Day internationals for the Blackcaps where he registered 126 wickets to his name at an impressive average of 27.53. 

The short-statured speedster played his last international match in 1997 when New Zealand played against Pakistan in Auckland. Apart from international cricket he also had a wealth of experience in first-class and List-A cricket. Danny Morrison played 142 first-class matches over the course of his career and the fast bowler ended up with 440 wickets in his account.

After his cricket career was over Danny Morrison tried his hands in commentary and the trade suited him well. He soon became a prominent voice because of his unique style of presenting the game to cricket lovers. His exuberance on the mic will always be remembered by cricket fans across the globe.