Jacob Oram by CricketArchive Staff Reporter

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Player:

JDP Oram

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DateLine: 7th May 2009

 

Jacob Oram provides New Zealand with solid medium-fast bowling skills and a naturally aggressive approach with the bat. Injuries during the summer of 2001-02 meant he missed a season at a vital stage of his development, but he came back strongly in 2002-03 and sealed a place for himself in both the Test and one-day international sides. In the first Test against South Africa 2003-04, he carved 119 not out and then 90 in the second Test, which earned him a touring spot for the England series in 2004. He missed Australia's tour of New Zealand in 2005, after suffering a stress reaction to a back injury. His one-day game peaked at the CB Series in 2006-07, where his impressive striking rattled both England and Australia. His first ODI century, a breathtaking 101 from 72 balls against Australia, almost got New Zealand over the line in a huge run-chase at Perth. He went on to average 33 with the bat and 25 with the ball as New Zealand reached the semi-finals. One of five New Zealanders signed up by the IPL when he joined Chennai.