Tributes to Trodd

Hampshire youth cricket coach Terry Trodd has passed away after losing his year-long fight against cancer.

Trodd oversaw the cream of the county’s youngsters since the 1980s and last year managed the Hampshire U17s to the ECB national county title by beating Durham at Hove.

Jimmy Adams, one of the current crop of Hampshire first team players who came through the ranks under the popular coach, led the tributes.

"It’s very sad," he said. "Terry coached the U16 and U17s for as long as I’ve known, as well as helping out in numerous other capacities, including putting up some of the younger lads who lived further a field.

"He was extremely passionate about his role in the development of Hampshire’s young talent and played a big part in helping many of us make the most of our abilities."

Trodd was a well known and hugely popular figure in county youth cricket circles and took Hampshire Under-16s to the annual August Channel Islands Festival for over 21 years.

Despite contracting bowel cancer, he continued his winter coaching activities at the Rose Bowl during extensive chemotherapy and, in June, was rewarded for his services to the sport.

The 67-year-old was presented with his award at England’s One Day International against New Zealand at Bristol by former Warwickshire and England left-hander Nick Knight, now a Sky Sports commentator, acknowledging his enormous services to grassroots cricket.

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