Full name Dennis Breakwell
Born July 2, 1948, Brierley Hill, Staffordshire
Current age 72 years 244 days
Major teams Northamptonshire, Somerset
Nickname Breakley, The Severed Nerve
Batting style Left-hand bat
Bowling style Slow left-arm orthodox
Height 5 ft 9 in
Education Ounsdale Comprehensive School, Staffordshire
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | 100 | 50 | Ct | St | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-class | 231 | 306 | 64 | 4792 | 100* | 19.80 | 1 | 16 | 80 | 0 |
| List A | 186 | 133 | 35 | 1386 | 44* | 14.14 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Mat | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-class | 231 | 30220 | 13015 | 422 | 8/39 | 30.84 | 2.58 | 71.6 | 12 | 1 | ||
| List A | 186 | 3875 | 2595 | 86 | 4/10 | 4/10 | 30.17 | 4.01 | 45.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| First-class span | 1969 - 1983 |
| List A span | 1969 - 1984 |
Dennis Breakwell was a slow left-armer who became an allrounder as his career developed. He made his debut for Northamptonshire in 1969 and soon established himself in the first team, but he moved to Somerset in 1973 and was a key part of the side for the remainder of the decade, appearing in two winning Lord's finals. He is the professional coach and groundsman at King's College in Taunton.
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