Simon Doull
Simon Doull | |
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| Born | August 6, 1969 New Zealand |
| Occupation(s) | Cricketer, radio host, cricket commentator |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
| Known for | New Zealand international cricketer, cricket commentary |
Simon Blair Doull (born 6 August 1969) is a former New Zealand international cricketer who has since established a career as a radio host and cricket commentator. As a right-arm medium pace bowler specializing in swing, Doull's playing days at the international level were curtailed by frequent injuries. During his tenure with the New Zealand national team, he appeared in 32 Test matches and 42 One Day Internationals, securing 98 and 36 wickets respectively. His most notable bowling achievement was recording figures of 7–65 against India in the Boxing Day Test held in Wellington in 1998. Doull concluded his international playing career following his final Test against Australia in March 2000, after which he moved into sports broadcasting.
He is the younger sibling of Lincoln Doull, who represented Wellington in the early 1990s.
Doull's exceptional 7 for 65 performance at Wellington's Basin Reserve propelled him to a career-best ICC Player Ranking of sixth on 26 December 1998.
Throughout his career, persistent injuries, including chronic back problems and a serious knee injury sustained during New Zealand's 1999 tour of England, limited his playing opportunities.
After cricket
Currently, Doull serves as a cricket commentator for New Zealand's Magic Talk and was previously a member of the Morning Rumble show on The Rock radio station.
Since 2008, he has been part of the commentary panel for the Indian Premier League and was chosen to join the commentary team for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Additionally, Doull provides coverage for the The Hundred (cricket) competition.