BEN Trevor-Jones has faced his share of talented quicks while batting in the New South Wales Premier Cricket competition, but few are as well credentialed as the man he battled last Saturday.
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Playing for Sydney University in a second grade fixture against Blacktown, the Bathurst wicket-keeper batsman was tested by deliveries from former West Indies bowler Corey Collymore.
The now 39-year-old played 30 Tests and 84 One Day Internationals for the West Indies before his international career ended in 2007.
According to Bathurst umpire Gary McAulley, who stood in the match at Sydney University Oval, Collymore is still handy with the ball.
“When he was first in the squad for Test cricket, he was bowling 90 miles an hour,” McAulley said.
“He occasionally let one go on the weekend, he’s still quick, I’d say he bowled in the 130s [kilometres per hour].
“I think they [Bankstown] knew Benny had played first grade and Colly came on as they wanted him out.
“He’s got terrific line and length and when he bowls a short one, it gets you on the back foot.”
Trevor-Jones did get some short-pitched deliveries, but he also hit one delivery straight back over Collymore’s head for a boundary.
The Bathurst talent finished unbeaten on 34 as he helped Sydney Uni to a commanding eight-wicket victory over Blacktown.
It took Trevor-Jones’ tally this season to 283 runs.
