Career
He specialised as a pace bowler with a useful outswinger. He made his test debut for New Zealand in 1987 at the age of 21 against Australia. He is one of only two New Zealanders and twenty-one players worldwide to have taken an ODI hat-trick.
He is fondly remembered by his fans for his big grin and his unique bowling action.
During the final stride of the delivery his bowling arm used to displace air behind the umpire in such a manner that it would make umpire’s shirt flutter. Of the 48 Tests he played, he was dismissed without scoring in 24 innings.
Morrison was often subjected to good natured ridicule regarding this from his teammates and the general public due to his feeble efforts. This went as far as a tie being manufactured in 1996 featuring numerous ducks to celebrate his world record.
He is sometimes referred to as "The Duckman" (see List of nicknames used in cricket) and also launched a duck caller for hunters on the back of his record.
The duck callers were not very successful. However, he did have some batting prowess. This occurred in his final test appearance for the national team on 28 January 1997.
He was dropped from the team after the match.
Since his departure from international cricket, Morrison has been employed in numerous cricket-related positions. These include:
Commentator on Television New Zealand, Sky Sports and Fox Sports
"Commentator" on the Indian Premier League
Commentator on the Caribbean Premier League
Host of Sky Sports "Cricket Company" show for 7 years
Host of radio show on Radio Sport for 6 years
Charity work including the "Fight for Life" – Meningitis appeal
Involved in coaching for schools and clubs
Guest speaker
Batter/Bowler for the official New Zealand Beach Cricket team
Commentator on the Bangladesh Premier League
Morrison released an autobiography after his retirement named Mad As I Wanna Be that was published in 1997.
This received generally positive reviews although outspoken New Zealand Cricket commentator Richard Whiting described the overall tone of the book as "Mental". He has also written a book called the Danny Morrison Junior Cricket Diary as an aid for aspiring young cricketers.