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What happened to Steve O Keefe?

What happened to Steve O Keefe?

In April 2020, New South Wales did not renew his contract to play in the Sheffield Shield, O’Keefe announcing his retirement from first-class and List A cricket. However, O’Keefe continues to play for the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League.

What did Stephen O’Keefe say?

Former Test spinner Steve O’Keefe admits he is “ashamed” of poor off-field behaviour that harmed his Australian career, which ended for good when NSW cut him loose on Sunday. O’Keefe decided to retire from first class cricket after the snub, which he described as “disappointing”.

How old is Steve Okeefe?

36 years (9 December 1984)
Steve O’Keefe/Age

Who is Steven O Keefe’s father?

Stephen O’Keefe
Steve O’Keefe/Fathers

Why is Steve O’Keefe not playing?

Steve O’Keefe, statistically the best fingerspinner in Australian domestic cricket since Ashley Mallett, has ended his Sheffield Shield career following New South Wales’ decision not to offer him a contract for next summer. “They’ve played a huge role in making the last 15 years so memorable.

When did Kerry O’Keefe play cricket?

Kerry James O’Keeffe (born 25 November 1949) is a former Australian cricketer and a current cricket commentator for Fox Sports. O’Keeffe played 24 in Test matches and two One Day Internationals between 1971 and 1977.

Who is skull in Australian cricket?

Kerry James O’Keeffe
Kerry O’Keeffe

Personal information
Full name Kerry James O’Keeffe
Born 25 November 1949 Hurstville, New South Wales, Australia
Batting Right-handed
Bowling Legbreak

Who is the female commentator on the cricket?

Alison Mitchell (born 17 January 1980) is an English cricket commentator and sports broadcaster. She was the first woman to become a regular commentator on the BBC’s Test Match Special, and has been commentating on men’s and women’s international cricket around the world since 2007.

What nationality is Isha Guha?

English
Isa Guha/Nationality

Who is Alison Whitaker?

Alison Whitaker is a former professional golfer who is now the leading commentator for the LPGA Tour, Ladies European Tour, and the Men’s European Tour.

Who is Vishal Guha?

Cricket Player: Vishal Guha| World’s Biggest Cricket Manager Game | Hitwicket.com.

Who are the Test Match Special commentators?

Current TMS commentators include:

  • Jonathan Agnew (“Aggers”) (1991–)
  • Simon Mann (1996–)
  • Alison Mitchell (2007–)
  • Kevin Howells (2007–)
  • Charles Dagnall (“Daggers”) (2012–)
  • Daniel Norcross (2016–)
  • Isa Guha (2018–)
  • Henry Moeran (2019–)

When did Steve O’Keefe start playing cricket?

Steve O’Keefe started playing cricket while he was in the Richmond High School and developed a knack for the game. He was the leading wicket taker for Australia at the 2003 ICC U-19 World Cup with 10 wickets in eight matches at 15.60. He made his first-class debut for New South Wales against Tasmania in 2005 and contributed with two wickets.

Where was Steve O’Keefe born and raised?

O’Keefe was born on 9 December 1984 in Malaysia to Stephen, who worked for the Royal Australian Air Force, and Jan, a nurse. His father was stationed in Malaysia at the time of his birth.

Why was Steve O’Keefe suspended from the Matador Cup?

O’Keefe was later fined $20,000 and suspended from the domestic Matador Cup following an alcohol-fueled incident in April 2017, in which he was reported to have made ‘highly inappropriate comments’ to a member of the NSW Breakers women’s cricket team.

Who was leading wicket taker in Sheffield Shield?

O’Keefe was the leading wicket-taker among spin bowlers in the recent Marsh Sheffield Shield season, taking 16 scalps at an average of 22 in five matches as the Blues won the title. It led to speculation of a Test call-up for Australia’s proposed tour of Bangladesh this year, a series that is now unlikely to go ahead due to the COVID-19 pandemic.