Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | South African, English |
| Date of Birth | 19/06/1992 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthplace | Johannesburg, Transvaal Province, South Africa |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Keaton Kent Jennings |
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| Nickname | Kee |
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, MBA (Business Management) |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Gemini |
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| Religion | Christianity |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Wife | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Raymond Vernon Jennings AKA Ray Jennings (Former South African Cricketer & Coach) |
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| Siblings | Dylan Jennings (Cricketer) |
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. | ||
| Current Role | Captain of Lancashire County Cricket Club (since 2023) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Keaton Jennings' smoking habits are not known. | |
| 2. Keaton Jennings drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. He is the younger son of former South African Coach, Ray Jennings. | |
| 4. Due to his mother's origins in Sunderland, Keaton holds dual citizenship of South Africa and England. | |
| 5. Keaton began his cricket career in South Africa, playing for Gauteng in 2011 before moving to England. | |
| 6. In 2011, he was appointed captain of the South Africa U-19 cricket team. | |
| 7. Joining Durham CCC in England, Keaton showed promise with impressive performances in the 2016 English County season. | |
| 8. During the 2016 Natwest T20 Blast, although Durham was defeated in the finals, Keaton's robust 88-run performance was acclaimed. | |
| 9. After completing a 4-year residency requirement in England, Keaton became eligible for national team selection. | |
| 10. Played 17 Test matches for England against India, Pakistan, South Africa, West Indies, and Sri Lanka. | |
| 11. Made his first-class debut for Durham against Surrey in August 2012. | |
| 12. Scored maiden first-class century (123) against Derbyshire in July 2013. | |
| 13. Was part of Durham's 2013 County Championship-winning side. | |
| 14. Signed for Lancashire ahead of the 2018 summer. | |
| 15. Was an ever-present part of Lancashire's Championship promotion-winning campaign in 2019, returning 588 runs in 14 matches including six fifties. | |
| 16. Scored in excess of 2,000 runs across all cricket formats in 2022, including pre-season friendlies. |