Bio/Wiki
Real Name | Keaton Kent Jennings |
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Nickname | Not Known |
Physical Stats & More
Height | 183 cm |
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Weight | 90 kg |
Eye Color | Hazel Green |
Hair Color | Blonde |
Educational Qualification(s)
School | King Edward VII School, Johannesburg |
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College | N/A (Did not attend) |
Educational Qualifications | High School Graduate |
Personal Life
Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Gemini |
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Hometown | Johannesburg, Transvaal Province, South Africa |
Religion | Christianity |
Relationships & More
Marital Status | Unmarried | ||||
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Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known | ||||
Wife | Not Known | ||||
Children |
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Family
Father | Raymond Vernon Jennings AKA Ray Jennings (Former South African Cricketer & Coach) | ||
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Mother | Name Not Known | ||
Siblings |
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Career
International Debut |
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Coach/Mentor | Ray Jennings (His Father) | ||||||
Jersey Number | #675 (England Test Cap), #1 (Durham) | ||||||
Domestic/State Teams |
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Batting Style | Left Handed Bat | ||||||
Bowling Style | Right-arm fast-medium | ||||||
Nature on field | Calm | ||||||
Favourite Shot | Sweep | ||||||
Records/Achievements (main ones) |
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Career Turning Point | Haseeb Hameed, another debutant, was injured during 2016 England tour of India and thus had to be replaced. Hameed's loss became Jenning's gain as the latter took his spot and hit a century on debut. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
Keaton Jennings' smoking habits are not known. | |
Keaton Jennings drinks alcohol. | |
He is the younger son of former South African Coach, Ray Jennings. | |
Due to his mother's origins in Sunderland, Keaton holds dual citizenship of South Africa and England. | |
Keaton began his cricket career in South Africa, playing for Gauteng in 2011 before moving to England. | |
In 2011, he was appointed captain of the South Africa U-19 cricket team. | |
Joining Durham CCC in England, Keaton showed promise with impressive performances in the 2016 English County season. | |
During the 2016 Natwest T20 Blast, although Durham was defeated in the finals, Keaton's robust 88-run performance was acclaimed. | |
After completing a 4-year residency requirement in England, Keaton became eligible for national team selection. |