Renford Pinnock (26 September 1937 – 1 November 2019) was a Jamaican cricketer.[1] He played 44 first-class matches for Jamaica between 1963 and 1975.[2]
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| Born | 26 September 1937 Spanish Town, Saint Catherine, Jamaica | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 1 November 2019 (aged 82) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-hand bat | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Wicketkeeper | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1963/64-1974/75 | Jamaica | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 7 April 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Playing career
editBorn in Spanish Town, Saint Catherine Parish, Pinnock made his debut in 1964, scoring 68 and 106, for Jamaica against Barbados at Kensington Oval. He eventually attained acclaim as a stylish right-handed batsman who also featured as a proficient wicket-keeper. Pinnock's highest score in first-class cricket was 175 against Barbados at Kensington. With an eventual average of just over 40, Pinnock hit six centuries and 2,662 runs in 44 first-class matches.[3]
Subsequent career
editAt the end of his playing days, Pinnock worked as an umpire and coach for the Jamaica Cricket Association.[3]
Personal life
editPinnock was the father of four sons and two daughters.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Renford Pinnock described as wonderful cricketer, team man, mentor and humourist". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
- ^ "Renford Pinnock". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
- ^ a b "Renford Pinnock — a hero of Jamaica cricket". Jamaica Observer. Jamaica Observer. 9 November 2019. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ^ "Jamaica cricketer Renford Pinnock dies at 82". guyanachronicle.com. Guyana Chronicle. 2 November 2019.
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