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Chris Brown

Major Association:Auckland
Joined National Panel:2014/2015
First Class Debut:Canterbury v Northern Districts, Hagley Oval, February 2013
List A Debut:Auckland v Wellington, Eden Park, March 2013
Super Smash Debut:Canterbury v Auckland, Hagley Oval, January 2014

Who has given you the most help in your career?
My wife and family.

Describe memories from your first NZC appointment.
I was too nervous to make a decision.

Which is your favourite cricket ground to umpire at and why?
Bay Oval, Mt Maunganui. Best lunches!

If you could invent a new law or playing condition, what would it be?
90 minutes for a lunch break.

Why should people get involved in umpiring?
Best place to get involved in the game, if you’re not playing in it.

What advice would you give to aspiring umpires?
Work hard at knowing the laws and playing conditions and always be yourself.

Favourite Cricketer growing up:
Richard Hadlee

Date of Birth:
27 March 1973

Place of Birth:
Rarotonga, Cook Islands

Describe yourself in just a few words:
Tall and hungry

Favourite other sport / team:
Rugby, league, surfing, golf

Which cricket club did you play for?
East Coast Bay Cricket Club, North Shore, Auckland

Favourite holiday destination:
Cook Islands

Which other sporting event in the world would you love to attend:
Golf Masters

Favourite food:
Thai

Which talent do you wish you had?
Wish I could play guitar

What's the best advice you've received?
Respect is a two way street, if you want to get it, you’ve got to give it

If you could invite three people to dinner, who would they be?
Wolfgang PUCK, Shakey GRAVES and Shailene WOODLEY



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