Sporting legends : Everton Weekes - achievements of this glorious batting talent of West Indies &video

 


Sir Everton Weekes, a cricketing luminary hailing from Barbados, left an indelible mark on the sport during the mid-20th century. He was born on 26th February  1925. Renowned as one-third of the iconic "Three Ws" alongside Sir Clyde Walcott and Sir Frank Worrell, Weekes displayed exceptional batting skills that etched his name in cricketing history. A prolific run-scorer, he achieved numerous milestones, including five consecutive Test centuries in 1948. Weekes' elegant stroke play and unwavering determination not only earned him respect but also played a pivotal role in establishing West Indies as a formidable cricketing force. His contributions extend beyond the statistics, embodying the spirit of Caribbean cricket during a transformative era. Sir Everton Weekes remains a revered figure, celebrated for his enduring impact on the game.



Sir Everton Weekes had an illustrious Test cricket career for the West Indies. Here are some key statistics and achievements:


- **Test Matches**: He played 48 Test matches for the West Indies.

  

- **Debut**: Weekes made his Test debut against England on January 21, 1948.


- **Batting Average**: His impressive batting average of 58.61 reflects his consistency and dominance as a batsman. He scored  4455 test runs in only 48 tests 


- **Consecutive Centuries**: Weekes holds the record for scoring five consecutive Test centuries, achieving this remarkable feat in 1948.


- **Fastest to 1,000 runs**: He was the fastest to reach 1,000 Test runs, achieving this milestone in only 12 innings.


- **Centuries**: In his Test career, Weekes scored a total of 15 centuries.


- **Double Centuries**: He recorded four double centuries in Test cricket.


- **Highest Score**: His highest Test score was 207 against India in 1953.


First Class record :  Weekes scored a mammoth 12010 runs in 152 first class games at 55 average and  he hit 36 centuries . 


- **Part of the "Three Ws"**: Weekes was a crucial member of the famous "Three Ws" along with Sir Clyde Walcott and Sir Frank Worrell, forming a formidable middle-order batting lineup for the West Indies.


Sir Everton Weekes' contributions to West Indies cricket and his impressive records have solidified his legacy as one of the all-time greats in the history of the sport.


Watch below video of Everton Weekes 90 vs England in 1957 . Glimpses of his best 

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