Simon Doull facts for kids
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Simon Blair Doull
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| Born | 6 August 1969 Pukekohe, New Zealand |
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| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm medium | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Bowler | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relations | Lincoln Doull (brother) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 178) | 1 November 1992 v Zimbabwe | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 24 March 2000 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI debut (cap 78) | 31 October 1992 v Zimbabwe | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | 3 March 2000 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1989/90–2001/02 | Northern Districts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 2 May 2017
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Simon Blair Doull (born on August 6, 1969) is a famous New Zealand radio person and sports commentator. He used to be a professional cricket player for his country.
Simon was a right-arm medium pacer. This means he bowled with his right arm at a medium speed. He was very good at swing bowling, which makes the ball move sideways in the air.
Sadly, Simon had many injuries during his career. These injuries meant he could not play as much as he wanted. He played in 32 Test matches and 42 One Day International (ODI) matches for the New Zealand national cricket team.
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Simon Doull: Cricket Career Highlights
Simon Doull was a key bowler for New Zealand. He took 98 wickets in Test matches and 36 wickets in ODIs. A "wicket" is when a bowler gets a batter out.
Best Bowling Moment
One of Simon's most amazing moments was in December 1998. He took 7 wickets for only 65 runs against India. This happened in a special match called the Boxing Day Test in Wellington.
Because of this great game, Simon became the 6th best bowler in the world. This was his highest ever ranking in cricket.
Dealing with Injuries
Simon faced many injuries while playing cricket. He had problems with his back often. He also had a serious knee injury in 1999. This injury almost ended his career.
He played his last Test match in March 2000 against Australia. After that, he started a new career in commentary and broadcasting.
Family Connection to Cricket
Simon Doull has an older brother named Lincoln Doull. Lincoln also played cricket. He played for the Wellington team in the early 1990s.
After Cricket: A New Voice
After retiring from playing, Simon Doull became a well-known cricket commentator. He uses his knowledge of the game to explain it to fans.
Radio and TV Work
Simon works as a cricket commentator for Magic Talk radio in New Zealand. He used to be part of the Morning Rumble team on The Rock radio station.
He has also been a commentator for the Indian Premier League (IPL) since 2008. The IPL is a very popular cricket league. He was also chosen to be part of the commentary team for the ICC T20 World Cup in 2024.
