Nicholas Pirihi

Nicholas Gordon Pirihi (born 19 April 1977) is a New Zealand police officer and former first-class cricketer.

Nicholas Pirihi
Personal information
Full name
Nicholas Gordon Pirihi
Born (1977-04-19) 19 April 1977
Whangārei, Northland,
New Zealand
BattingRight-handed
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1997–1999Oxford University
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 8
Runs scored 115
Batting average 9.58
100s/50s –/–
Top score 25
Balls bowled 6
Wickets 1
Bowling average 0.00
5 wickets in innings –
10 wickets in match –
Best bowling 1/0
Catches/stumpings 3/–
Source: Cricinfo, 28 June 2020

Pirihi was born at Whangārei in April 1977. He later studied mathematics and science to masters level at the University of Waikato, before gaining a Rhodes Scholarship to read law at Merton College, Oxford.[1] Prior to leaving for England, he was known as a field hockey player and had played for the New Zealand Māori field hockey team.[2] While studying at Oxford, Pirihi played first-class cricket for Oxford University from 1997–99, making eight appearances.[3] He scored 115 runs in his eight matches at an average of 9.58, with a high score of 23.[4]

After returning to New Zealand, Pihiri worked in the financial markets. Deciding to realise a lifelong dream of becoming a police officer, he joined the New Zealand Police in 2006.[1] He is currently a detective in the Criminal Investigation Branch.[5] Pirihi plays field hockey for the Northland Police, in addition to assisting the Waikato Hockey Association as an administrator.[6][7]

References
  1. "Rhodes Scholar Among Graduating Constables ceiling". Scoop. 22 June 2006. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  2. "Profile: Nick Pirihi". www.wmh.maori.nz. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  3. "First-Class Matches played by Nick Pirihi". CricketArchive. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  4. "First-Class Batting and Fielding For Each Team by Nick Pirihi". CricketArchive. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  5. Edge, Kristin (14 July 2018). "Foreign student in Northland scammed of $38,000". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  6. Pearse, Adam (2 March 2019). "Northland police fall to Counties Manukau in national police hockey final". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  7. "Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards 2016". www.sportwaikato.org.nz. 7 December 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.