13 Facts About Terry Jenner

Terrence James Jenner was an Australian cricketer who played nine Tests and one ODI from 1970 to 1975.

Terry Jenner was primarily a leg-spin bowler and was known for his attacking, loopy style of bowling, but he was a handy lower-order batsman.

Terry Jenner was a radio cricket commentator for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

Terry Jenner was first selected as an all-rounder in grade cricket in Perth at the age of 17, playing for Mount Lawley.

However, as the WACA Ground was not conducive to spin, and with England left-arm orthodox spinner Tony Lock playing in the team, Terry Jenner rarely appeared in the XI, claiming only 34 wickets in four seasons.

Terry Jenner had little success with the ball, taking two wickets at 48.5, but showed some of all-round skill by scoring a Test best of 74 at the Adelaide Oval.

Unable to hold down a regular position in the team, Terry Jenner played a total of nine Tests in a four-year period.

Terry Jenner only played Test cricket outside of Australia on one tour, against the West Indies.

Terry Jenner played one ODI, in which he scored 12 and bowled economically without success, conceding 28 runs in 8 overs.

Terry Jenner regularly contributed with the bat, scoring ten half-centuries.

In 1988 Terry Jenner was sentenced to six and a half years in prison after stealing funds from his employer in order to repay gambling debts.

Terry Jenner then became a spin-bowling coach at the Australian Cricket Academy in Adelaide.

Terry Jenner's funeral took place at the Adelaide Oval on 30 May 2011.