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

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

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. 1 2 "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.
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