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Renford Pinnock

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Renford Pinnock
Personal information
Born(1937-09-26)26 September 1937
Spanish Town, Saint Catherine, Jamaica
Died1 November 2019(2019-11-01) (aged 82)
BattingRight-hand bat
RoleWicketkeeper
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1963/64-1974/75Jamaica
Career statistics
Competition FC LA
Matches 44 1
Runs scored 2662 35
Batting average 40.33 35.00
100s/50s 6/16 -/-
Top score 176 35
Catches/stumpings 26/5 1/0
Source: Cricinfo, 7 April 2022

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]

Playing career

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Born 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

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At the end of his playing days, Pinnock worked as an umpire and coach for the Jamaica Cricket Association.[3]

Personal life

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Pinnock was the father of four sons and two daughters.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Renford Pinnock described as wonderful cricketer, team man, mentor and humourist". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Renford Pinnock". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
  3. ^ a b "Renford Pinnock — a hero of Jamaica cricket". Jamaica Observer. Jamaica Observer. 9 November 2019. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
  4. ^ "Jamaica cricketer Renford Pinnock dies at 82". guyanachronicle.com. Guyana Chronicle. 2 November 2019.
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