Full name Jeremy Vernon Coney
Born June 21, 1952, Wellington
Current age 68 years 215 days
Major teams New Zealand, Wellington
Batting style Right-hand bat
Bowling style Right-arm medium
Other Commentator
Relation Brother - CJ Coney
Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s | Ct | St | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tests | 52 | 85 | 14 | 2668 | 174* | 37.57 | 3 | 16 | 8 | 64 | 0 | |||
ODIs | 88 | 80 | 19 | 1874 | 66* | 30.72 | 2885 | 64.95 | 0 | 8 | 128 | 12 | 40 | 0 |
First-class | 165 | 272 | 48 | 7872 | 174* | 35.14 | 8 | 47 | 192 | 0 | ||||
List A | 127 | 116 | 28 | 2763 | 73* | 31.39 | 0 | 14 | 57 | 0 |
Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tests | 52 | 53 | 2835 | 966 | 27 | 3/28 | 4/51 | 35.77 | 2.04 | 105.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ODIs | 88 | 70 | 2931 | 2039 | 54 | 4/46 | 4/46 | 37.75 | 4.17 | 54.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
First-class | 165 | 8993 | 3460 | 111 | 6/17 | 31.17 | 2.30 | 81.0 | 1 | 0 | |||
List A | 127 | 3881 | 2717 | 71 | 4/46 | 4/46 | 38.26 | 4.20 | 54.6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Test debut | Australia v New Zealand at Sydney, Jan 5-10, 1974 scorecard |
Last Test | New Zealand v West Indies at Christchurch, Mar 12-15, 1987 scorecard |
Test statistics | |
ODI debut | New Zealand v Sri Lanka at Nottingham, Jun 9, 1979 scorecard |
Last ODI | New Zealand v West Indies at Christchurch, Mar 28, 1987 scorecard |
ODI statistics | |
First-class span | 1971/72 - 1986/87 |
List A span | 1972/73 - 1986/87 |
A very tall, fit, and enthusiastic allrounder, Jeremy Coney was an organised and correct batsman, a steady medium-pacer and a fine fielder, who became an exceptionally astute captain. He had appeared in Tests against all the other countries before taking over from Geoff Howarth in Pakistan in 1984-85. Very determined, he tended to produce his best when the chips were down. A good musician and a qualified teacher, he became a regular selection after a successful home series against Pakistan in 1978-79, and was an important member of the team that reached the semi-finals of the 1979 World Cup. Consistent batting, including a record seventh-wicket stand with Geoff Howarth, helped New Zealand to a shock series victory over West Indies in 1979-80, but it was not until the first Test against England in 1983-84 that he finally registered a maiden Test century, a painstaking eight-hour match-saving marathon of 174 not out. He further enhanced his reputation by leading New Zealand to a first series win in England, in 1986, endearing himself to spectators by his sunny disposition. When Bruce French was felled by a Hadlee bouncer at Lord's, it was Coney who permitted England to play two substitute wicketkeepers. He was awarded an MBE in 1986, and became a successful TV and radio sports commentator and presenter. Shrewd and witty, he was streets ahead of most other players-turned-pundits.
Christopher Martin-Jenkins
Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1984