Player Profile
- keiracricket
- Oct 4, 2023
- 1 min read
5 questions with Ollie Needham
How old were you when you first started playing cricket?
I started playing cricket at 8 years old, starting in under 10's at Keira and have been at the club ever since.
Who influenced you along the way?
Dad was my biggest cricketing influence for sure. He got my brother and I into the sport at a young age and has been my coach and mentor ever since.
Which Big Bash team do you support?
I don't really have a favourite in the Big Bash but if I had to pick it would be the Sydney Thunder.
Who is your all time favourite player?
My all time favourite player would be Chris Gayle. His West Indian style and confidence along with his strength and ability to hit 6's all over the ground is why he is my favourite.
Fantasy world eleven, dead or alive?
Alastair Cook
Chris Gayle
Sachin Tendulkar
Brian Lara
Steve Smith
Kumar Sangakkara w/k
Jacques Kallis
Mitchell Johnson
Shane Warne
Dale Steyn
James Anderson
