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December 29, 2008Posted by Iain O'Brien on 12/29/2008 in
Back in the domestic circuit
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A beautiful day in Nelson, Trafalgar Park looking great, it was just a pity that there really was only one team in it; and it wasn't us.
Wellington Firebirds, my domestic team, took on the Central Districts Stags in a one-day game. Both teams are the 'form' teams of the domestic season. So it shaped up as a very competitive match. To lose by 82 runs wasn't quite the result that was expected by either team.
I got back to Wellington from the Napier Test on Wednesday, straight to the gym and then the rest of the afternoon off. It had been a tough five previous days especially as we had bowled every day. I thought I'd get my gym work in early so I could enjoy Christmas Eve afternoon and the whole of Christmas day off. Boxing Day I was out for a run early before heading down to Nelson for a 'net' in the afternoon. Last time I did this flight I had some more issues with motion sickness and I wasn't looking forward to this flight at all. I had my little pill that is supposed to make me fine with the movements and it wasn't needed. One of the nicest flights I've ever been on. Sun was shining and the scenery is just amazing. I really do appreciate living in a beautiful country with some great views from plane windows.
Posted by: Karl Bull at December 29, 2008 4:09 AM
Hi Ian, thanks for the blog. It's great to get an inside look into pro cricketers world. From a Kiwi living in Aussie, welcome to our national side, mate - where have you been? Keep up the wicket taking my friend and good luck for the season ahead! Karl.
Posted by: Shankar at December 29, 2008 5:02 AM
Ian,Good Blog.
Good batting against Central Districts.
All The Best for your next match
Posted by: Arjun Kumar at December 29, 2008 5:35 AM
Hi, Ian! Nice blog. You may have been following the progress of the Indian team over the last year or so. With a test series coming up in a few months, any batsman that you specially regard as dangerous in Kiwi conditions?
Posted by: raghav at December 29, 2008 8:21 AM
"Probably the least said about him (chris gayle) the better; he might be reading"
if he was reading,, even ever so non reactive gayle would have poppped a smile.
Posted by: Hoddy at December 29, 2008 9:27 AM
Thanks for the couch mention, hopefully we didn't give your lot too much stick. All the best getting into the squad for game 3 onwards mate... Genuine All-rounder nearly?!
Posted by: Symon C at December 29, 2008 9:41 AM
Top stuff Obo, we even had a banner with your name on it... More than anyone from the Stags playing XI got. Was a good game and scoreboard didn't really do it justice, you bowled brilliantly and hopefully can be taken more seriously in the One Day format, Overall a sweet day in the sun, although bit disappointed that Skippy turned on the home fans for giving How (Golden Duck) a bit of stick!
Posted by: Paul Spencer at December 29, 2008 11:32 AM
Iain, Good blog. Reading this in freezing Northern England; your descriptions of NZ make me envious. Just a point; why WAS R Ponting so upet when u got him in Adeliade?
Posted by: Ross at December 30, 2008 5:07 AM
Bad luck on not getting into the ODI squad. You are quite close though. Your batting is definitely on the up!
Posted by: Shankar at December 30, 2008 1:13 PM
Congrats ,Good win against Auckland at Basin Reserve.
Good Batting,Bowling from your team members.
You bowled a good spell today against Auckland.
Great Bowling and keep it up.
All The Best for your next match
- Iain O'Brien must type as fast as he bowls. After stumps most days he adds to his popular personal blog, covering his take on the play, dressing room snippets and personal insights (he really doesn’t like bouncers). A fast-medium bowler, O’Brien has become a regular member of the New Zealand Test side over the past year and is enjoying his time at the top.