Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | William Peter O'Rourke |
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| Nickname(s) | WOR |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 4" (193 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Vibrant Green |
| Hair Color | Dark Ash Blonde |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
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| Hometown | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Patrick William O'Rourke (cricketer) |
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| Mother | Jess O'Rourke |
| Siblings | Brother - Oliver O'Rourke |
Career
| National Team | New Zealand (2023–present) | ||||||
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| International Debut |
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| Jersey Number | # 2 (New Zealand) | ||||||
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| Coach/Mentor | Anthony McGrath | ||||||
| Batting Style | Right-handed | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/willorourke_/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Will O’Rourke’s father, Patrick, was a fast bowler for Wellington from 1989 to 1992 and later worked in banking in London. | |
| At five years old, he moved from London to New Zealand, where he has always wanted to play for the Black Caps. | |
| He switched from rugby union to cricket due to his height but started practicing cricket at an early age. | |
| O’Rourke gained recognition in the 2018 under-17 national tournament, taking 5 wickets in his first match. | |
| He was selected for New Zealand’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup team in 2020 after an impressive performance. | |
| O’Rourke debuted in List A cricket in 2022 and made quick progress into the New Zealand national team within two years. | |
| Known for his height, he generates extra bounce in his bowling and can bowl at speeds up to 150 km/h. | |
| Will enjoys traveling to remote locations and playing golf during his leisure time. |
