Dorridge CC v Trevor Penney XI at Broadacre Sunday 7 September 2003
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TREVOR PENNEY GRANTED BENEFIT YEAR |
Trevor Penney, Warwickshire’s Zimbabwean-born
batsman, has been awarded a benefit year in 2003 in recognition of 15 years
loyal service to the Club.
Trevor, 34, made his first-class debut for Warwickshire County Cricket Club in 1992 against Cambridge University, scoring an unbeaten 102. Since that time he has played in more than 150 first-class matches averaging nearly 40 runs per innings. He was a key member of Warwickshire’s 1994 treble-winning team, and was awarded his county cap that year.
With his speed and deadly accurate throwing, Trevor is still regarded as one of the best and most exciting fielders in the world, earning his place amongst Warwickshire’s “100 Greats”.
He has scored more than 10,000 runs for Warwickshire, and played a significant role in the County’s most recent Championship successes in 1994 and 1995, Sunday League Championships in 1994 and 1997 and one day wins in 1994 and 2002 (Benson & Hedges cup) and 1995 (NatWest Trophy).
Commenting on the announcement, Chief Executive Dennis Amiss said: “We are delighted to award Trevor a benefit year in 2003. He is a valuable member of the squad at Warwickshire and is one of the most popular players in county cricket. We are sure that Trevor will be well supported in his Benefit Year, and wish him every success”.
Name - Trevor Lionel PenneyTrevor, 34, made his first-class debut for Warwickshire County Cricket Club in 1992 against Cambridge University, scoring an unbeaten 102. Since that time he has played in more than 150 first-class matches averaging nearly 40 runs per innings. He was a key member of Warwickshire’s 1994 treble-winning team, and was awarded his county cap that year.
With his speed and deadly accurate throwing, Trevor is still regarded as one of the best and most exciting fielders in the world, earning his place amongst Warwickshire’s “100 Greats”.
He has scored more than 10,000 runs for Warwickshire, and played a significant role in the County’s most recent Championship successes in 1994 and 1995, Sunday League Championships in 1994 and 1997 and one day wins in 1994 and 2002 (Benson & Hedges cup) and 1995 (NatWest Trophy).
Commenting on the announcement, Chief Executive Dennis Amiss said: “We are delighted to award Trevor a benefit year in 2003. He is a valuable member of the squad at Warwickshire and is one of the most popular players in county cricket. We are sure that Trevor will be well supported in his Benefit Year, and wish him every success”.
Role - Right-hand bat. Leg-break bowler
Born - 12 July 1968, Harare, Zimbabwe
Height - 6ft
Weight - 11~ 2lbs
Nickname - TP, Blondie
County Debut - 1992
County Cap - 1994
1000 runs in a season - 2
Best Batting - 151 Warwickshire v Middlesex, Lord's 1992
Best Bowling - 3-18 Mashonaland v Mashonaland U24, Harare 1993-94
Parents - George and Bets
Wife and date of marriage - Deborah-Anne, 19 December 1992
Children - Samantha Anne, 20 August 1995; Kevin 7 June 1998
Family links with cricket - Brother Stephen captained Zimbabwe schools
Education - Prince Edward Boys high school, Zimbabwe
Qualifications - 3 O-levels
Overseas tours - Zimbabwe to Sri Lanka 1987
Overseas teams played for - Old Hararians, Zimbabwe 1983-89 and 1992-98, Scarborough, Perth 1989-90; Boland, South Africa 1991-92; Avendale, South Africa 1990-91
Cricketers particularly admired - Colin Bland, Ian Botham, Allan Donald, Steve Waugh
Relaxations - "Playing golf and drinking cold Castles on Lake Kariba. Spending time with my family"
Extras - Played hockey for Zimbabwe 1984-87 and also made the African team who played Asia in 1987. Qualified to play for England in 1992
Opinions on cricket - "Better wickets so four day games last four days"