Kieran Noema-Barnett

Kieran Noema-Barnett
Personal information
Full name	Kieran Noema-Barnett
Born	4 June 1987 (age 37); Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
Batting	Left-handed
Bowling	Right-arm medium
Role	All-rounder
Domestic team information
2006/07	Otago
2008/09–2020/21	Central Districts (squad no. 17)
2015–2018	Gloucestershire (squad no. 11)
FC debut	29 March 2009 Central Districts v Auckland
LA debut	21 December 2008 Central Districts v Auckland
Career statistics
	Source: CricketArchive, 23 August 2018

Kieran Noema-Barnett (born 4 June 1987) is a New Zealand cricketer. He played in the 2006 U-19 Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka^[1] and for Otago in the Twenty20 competition in the 2006–07. He has played both first-class and List A cricket for Central Districts.^[2]

Career

Born in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand to an English father and New Zealand Maori mother,^[3] Noema-Barnett attended Kavanagh College.^[1]^[4] He excelled in many sports, mainly rugby, cricket and basketball. However cricket was his chosen sport and he excelled by making the New Zealand 2006 U-19 Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka in a team that included Martin Guptill, Colin Munro and Tim Southee. Noema-Barnett then made his debut for the Otago Volts in the 20/20 campaign of 2006/07 season.^[1] After failing to secure a regular playing position with the Volts he moved to Napier in New Zealand's North Island and played for Hawkes Bay in an attempt to kick-start his career with the Central Districts Stags. His efforts were rewarded and he made his debut for the Stags in the 2008/09 season. Noema-Barnett has been a regular in the team since then and has since gone on to captain Central Districts in the 2012/13 and 2013/14 seasons capturing the Plunkett shield Four day championship in his maiden season at the helm.

On 12 December 2010, playing for the Central Stags, he scored the fastest half century in New Zealand 20/20 history, taking just 14 balls to reach 50, against Otago in Invercargill. On his way to 50 Noema-Barnett hit three fours and six sixes.

Noema-Barnett spent two seasons in Ireland with CSNICC. He was considered the best overseas player in the league and in his time smashed his way to 192 against Glendermott.

Move to Gloucestershire

On 9 October 2014 it was announced that Noema-Barnett had signed with Gloucestershire County Cricket Club on a three-year deal. Noema-Barnett, a British passport holder's, father was born in England meaning he can play as a local player. Gloucestershire boss John Bracewell said "He is a fine all-rounder in all forms, He will strengthen and support our developing group with his leadership experience." Noema-Barnett added: "It's a very exciting time for myself and the club and I can't wait to get involved with the lads and contribute to the team."

References

^ ^a ^b ^c Anendra Singh (29 January 2010). "Stags young gun set for showdown". Hawkes Bay Today. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
^ "Kieran Noema-Barnett". CricketArchive. Retrieved 9 March 2010.
^ Butcher, Margot (31 March 2011). "Maori Cricket Team Ready To Make History". infonews.co.nz. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
^ Steve Hepburn (28 January 2017). "Otago eager to return to form". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 3 January 2020.

External links

Kieran Noema-Barnett at ESPNcricinfo

[young_gun-1] Anendra Singh (29 January 2010). "Stags young gun set for showdown". Hawkes Bay Today. Retrieved 3 January 2020.

[2] "Kieran Noema-Barnett". CricketArchive. Retrieved 9 March 2010.

[3] Butcher, Margot (31 March 2011). "Maori Cricket Team Ready To Make History". infonews.co.nz. Retrieved 3 January 2020.

[4] Steve Hepburn (28 January 2017). "Otago eager to return to form". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 3 January 2020.

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