For those who didn't read the profile page, I had mentioned that I planned to write to Daniel to ask him some questions for my site. Well, I did and here they are. Daniel's answers are in italics.
I would also like to mention that the following are true and correct, according to Daniel himself and I thank him very much for replying to me.
Nicknames: Danny, Kid
The best thing about being a cricketer is: doing something you enjoy
The most stimulating or triumphant moment I experienced on a cricket field was: winning the 4th Test against England, 1999
The moment I wish the ground would open up and swallow me is: when I bowl a crap ball
The best Test I've ever seen, played in or watched on tv was: 4th Test against England, 1999
If I wasn't me I'd like to be: Brett Kenny
My all-time favourite cricket ground is: Lord's, Basin Reserve
The biggest pest in the dressing room is: Chris Harris
If there's one side I really like to beat on the field it's: Australia
One cricketer I like to get the better of is: Sachin Tendulkar
If there's one this I really hate it's: bowling crap
The best place I've ever toured is: England
The worst place I've ever toured is: Now, Daniel did write an answer to this question but he scribbled it out and I don't plan on broadcasting what he wrote
Other sports I really enjoy are: soccer, golf, league, rugby
A good motto for life would be: Look forward to the challenge
My great ambition in life is to: play 100 Tests
Greatest achievement in cricket: Being youngest spinner to 100 wickets
Do you follow the Super 12, Air New Zealand NPC, and the NRL? Daniel answered "a bit" to the NPC part and Parramatta to the NRL part
How did you get involved with The Golf Show? Through Phil Smith
Do you enjoy it? Daniel did write something down for this one but again, I don't plan on broadcasting it
When did you find out you were in the Test team? About an hour before the team was announced
What was your first reaction? Shock
For those of you who aren't from New Zealand, Brett Kenny is a former Parramatta Eels player and the Air New Zealand NPC stands for the National Provincial Championship, which is a rugby competition involving teams from all over New Zealand. It's like the Super 12, although played in one country, not 3!
Now, I don't know Daniel personally (I wish I did) so please don't send me things asking me to pass them on to him. If you wish to write to Daniel, you can send your letters to the following address:
c/- New Zealand Cricket
P.O. Box 958
Christchurch
New Zealand
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