Trevor Anning
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Trevor Sean Anning is an English cricketer who plays for Devon County Cricket Club
.
Although Anning has only played two List A matches for Devon, he has been a regular in the Minor Counties Championship and the Minor Counties Trophy
. His highest batting score came in his Minor Counties Championship debut against Wiltshire County Cricket Club
, scoring 75 whilst batting at number 9 in a partnership worth 129 with veteran Peter Roebuck
. His best bowling performance was 7–86 against Hereford
in July 2007.
Both of Anning's List A matches have come in the Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy. In September 2002 (playing in the preliminary rounds to the 2003 competition), Anning did not bat against fellow Minor County Cumberland
, but he took three wickets in a comfortable win for Devon. Anning also played in the 2005 competition, against a very strong Essex
side, containing no fewer than 7 full internationals. Anning finished with highly-respectable bowling figures of 6–0–20–0 as Essex posted a target of 264 from 50 overs. Devon were 23 for 6 before Neil Hancock
and Sandy Allen
added 24 before Allen was caught behind
by James Foster
. Anning then successfully defended his wicket for 33 balls, scoring just 5 runs in half an hour, before being caught by Ravi Bopara off the spin bowling of Zimbabwe
an international Grant Flower
. He was the last man out as Devon lost by 180 runs.
He also played 13 Second Eleven Trophy games for the Minor Counties under 25s.
Anning is leading the Devon bowling averages for 2008 with 24 wickets at an average
of 21.71.
Devon County Cricket Club
Devon County Cricket Club is one of the county clubs which make up the Minor Counties in the English domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Devon and playing in the Minor Counties Championship and the MCCA Knockout Trophy....
.
Although Anning has only played two List A matches for Devon, he has been a regular in the Minor Counties Championship and the Minor Counties Trophy
MCCA Knockout Trophy
The Minor Counties Cricket Association Knockout Cup was started in 1983 as a knockout one-day competition for the Minor Counties in English cricket...
. His highest batting score came in his Minor Counties Championship debut against Wiltshire County Cricket Club
Wiltshire County Cricket Club
Wiltshire County Cricket Club is one of the county clubs which make up the Minor Counties in the English domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Wiltshire and playing in the Minor Counties Championship and the MCCA Knockout Trophy....
, scoring 75 whilst batting at number 9 in a partnership worth 129 with veteran Peter Roebuck
Peter Roebuck
Peter Michael Roebuck was an English cricketer who achieved later renown as an Australian newspaper columnist and radio commentator. A consistent county performer with over 25,000 runs, and "one of the better English openers of the 1980s", Roebuck captained the English county side Somerset...
. His best bowling performance was 7–86 against Hereford
Herefordshire County Cricket Club
Herefordshire County Cricket Club is one of the county clubs which make up the Minor Counties in the English domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Herefordshire and playing in the Minor Counties Championship and the MCCA Knockout Trophy...
in July 2007.
Both of Anning's List A matches have come in the Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy. In September 2002 (playing in the preliminary rounds to the 2003 competition), Anning did not bat against fellow Minor County Cumberland
Cumberland County Cricket Club
Cumberland County Cricket Club is one of the county clubs which make up the Minor Counties in the English domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Cumberland and playing in the Minor Counties Championship and the MCCA Knockout Trophy...
, but he took three wickets in a comfortable win for Devon. Anning also played in the 2005 competition, against a very strong Essex
Essex County Cricket Club
Essex County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh national cricket structure, representing the historic county of Essex. Its limited overs team is called the Essex Eagles, their team colours this season are blue.The club plays most of its home games...
side, containing no fewer than 7 full internationals. Anning finished with highly-respectable bowling figures of 6–0–20–0 as Essex posted a target of 264 from 50 overs. Devon were 23 for 6 before Neil Hancock
Neil Hancock
Neil David Hancock is a cricketer currently playing for Unicorns and Devon.Hancock made his List A debut for Devon in 1999 and is now the captain for the county, as well as playing for local side, Sidmouth. He has played 10 List A games for Devon in the C&G Trophy which including minor counties...
and Sandy Allen
Sandy Allen (cricketer)
Alexander Philip Wortley Allen is a first class cricketer. A wicket keeper and right-handed batsman, he was born on October 13, 1984 in Solihull, Warwickshire and played one first class match for Warwickshire County Cricket Club in 2002...
added 24 before Allen was caught behind
Caught
Caught is a method of dismissing a batsman in the sport of cricket. Being caught out is the most common method of dismissal at higher levels of competition...
by James Foster
James Foster
James Foster may refer to:*James Foster *James Foster , English mason and architect in Bristol*James Foster , English cricketer...
. Anning then successfully defended his wicket for 33 balls, scoring just 5 runs in half an hour, before being caught by Ravi Bopara off the spin bowling of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country located in the southern part of the African continent, between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers. It is bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest, Zambia and a tip of Namibia to the northwest and Mozambique to the east. Zimbabwe has three...
an international Grant Flower
Grant Flower
Grant William Flower is a Zimbabwean cricketer. He is rated among the best Zimbabwean cricketers in history for his handy left arm spin and fine batting skills. He was a fitness fanatic who spends hours in the gym, and was also regarded as a brilliant fielder who was usually seen in the gully...
. He was the last man out as Devon lost by 180 runs.
He also played 13 Second Eleven Trophy games for the Minor Counties under 25s.
Anning is leading the Devon bowling averages for 2008 with 24 wickets at an average
Bowling average
Bowling average is a statistic measuring the performance of bowlers in the sport of cricket.A bowler's bowling average is defined as the total number of runs conceded by the bowlers divided by the number of wickets taken by the bowler, so the lower the average the better. It is similar to earned...
of 21.71.