Sporting icons : Desmond Haynes - Achievements of this West Indies cricketer & video

 



Desmond Haynes is a former West Indian cricketer born on February 15, 1956, in Saint James, Barbados. He was a right-handed opening batsman who played a crucial role in the West Indies cricket team during their golden era of  1980s. Haynes made his international debut in 1978 and went on to have a highly successful career.


Known for his solid technique and ability to anchor the innings, Haynes formed a formidable opening partnership with Gordon Greenidge. Together, they played a pivotal role in the West Indies' dominance in Test and One Day International (ODI) cricket.


Haynes achieved several milestones during his career, including holding the record for the highest individual score by a West Indian in ODIs – 152 against India in 1989. He also contributed significantly to the West Indies' success in winning the Cricket World Cup in 1979.


Haynes was a technically sound opener . He used to possess a great range of shots and great power to adapt . He was good puller or hooker and equally at home driving or cutting or playing the flick 


In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the game, Desmond Haynes was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2011. His legacy remains as one of the great West Indian cricketers who played a key role in the team's success during a golden era in cricket history.



 Here are his some key achievements:


1. **International Debut:** Haynes made his debut for the West Indies in Test cricket in 1978 against Australia.


2. **Batting Records:** He holds the record for the highest individual score by a West Indian in One Day Internationals (ODIs), scoring 152 against India in 1989.


3. **Partnership with Gordon Greenidge:** Haynes formed one of the most successful opening partnerships in Test history with Gordon Greenidge. They had numerous century partnerships and were pivotal in the West Indies' dominance during the 1980s.


4. **Test Record & Centuries:** Haynes scored a total of 18 Test centuries in his career, with a highest score of 184 against England in 1980. Haynes amassed 7487 runs in 116 tests at 42.29 average . He has scored a total of 26030 first class runs at 45 average . 


5. **ODI Record & Centuries:** He notched up 17 ODI centuries during his career, showcasing his adaptability across formats. Haynes scored 8648 runs in 238 ODIs at 41 average 


6. **World Cup Success:** Haynes was part of the West Indies team that won the Cricket World Cup in 1979, contributing significantly with the bat throughout the tournament.


7. **ICC Cricket Hall of Fame:** In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the game, Desmond Haynes was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2011.


These achievements collectively highlight Haynes' prowess as a batsman and his significant impact on West Indies cricket during its golden era.


In the below video , watch the brilliant hook & pull shots of Desmond Haynes 



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