I often went for 15 to 20 runs in my first three overs, but always came back strongly." In 2006, Onions regularly opened the bowling for Durham with Ottis Gibson.
In my initial three overs, I would typically bowl 15 to 20 runs, but I consistently improved as the game progressed.  During the year 2006, Onions was a regular opening bowler for Durham under Ottis Gibson's leadership.