Kerry okeefe biography

Australian cricketer and commentator

Kerry James O'Keeffe (born 25 November ) is an Australian former cricketer and a current cricket commentator for Fox Sports.

O'Keeffe played 24 Test matches and two One Day Internationals between and Due to his comedic anecdotes and unique mannerisms, he has emerged as a popular commentator among fans.

Playing career

He was a spin bowler, bowling leg breaks.

Kerry o'keefe illness

He never quite lived up to early expectations of being the next great Australian leg spin bowler, taking 53 wickets at an average of He made his Test debut against England in the Fifth Test of the –71 Ashes series after taking 6/69 and hitting 55 not out in the New South Wales match against the tourists, but did little and was dropped.

Recalled for the vital Seventh Test on the spinning SCG pitch he took 3/48 and 3/96, but it was not enough to win the game and save The Ashes. He did, however, have some success with the bat, averaging and being called upon to open the