Renford Pinnock Explained

Renford Pinnock
Birth Date:26 September 1937
Birth Place:Spanish Town, Saint Catherine, Jamaica
Batting:Right-hand bat
Role:Wicketkeeper
Club1:Jamaica
Year1:1963/64-1974/75
Hidedeliveries:true
Columns:2
Column1:FC
Matches1:44
Runs1:2662
Bat Avg1:40.33
100S/50S1:6/16
Top Score1:176
Catches/Stumpings1:26/5
Column2:LA
Matches2:1
Runs2:35
Bat Avg2:35.00
100S/50S2:-/-
Top Score2:35
Catches/Stumpings2:1/0
Source:https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/renford-pinnock-52703 Cricinfo
Date: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

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

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

Personal life

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

Notes and References

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