Sporting icons : Alvin Kallicharran - Career highlights & video of West Indian batting great

 


Alvin Kallicharran, born on March 21, 1949, in Georgetown, British Guiana (now Guyana), is a former West Indian cricketer who left a significant mark on the game during his career.


Career Achievements:


1. Test Cricket: Kallicharran was a stylish left-handed batsman known for his elegant stroke play. He made his Test debut for the West Indies in 1972 against New Zealand and went on to represent his country in 66 Test matches, scoring 4399 runs at an average of 44.43, including 12 centuries and 21 half-centuries.


2. One Day Internationals (ODIs): In addition to Test cricket, Kallicharran also played 31 ODIs for the West Indies, scoring 783 runs at an average of 28.67, with one century and four half-centuries.


3. Centuries: Kallicharran's highest Test score was 187 runs against India in Mumbai in 1978. He scored centuries against all the major cricketing nations during his career, showcasing his ability to perform consistently at the highest level.


4. World Cup Success: Kallicharran played a crucial role in the West Indies' success in the inaugural Cricket World Cup held in 1975. He was the team's leading run-scorer in the tournament, amassing 279 runs at an average of 46.50, including two half-centuries. His performances played a pivotal role in helping the West Indies clinch the title.


5. Captaincy: Kallicharran also served as the captain of the West Indies cricket team for a brief period, leading the side in 17 Test matches and 9 ODIs between 1977 and 1978.


6. County Cricket: Apart from representing the West Indies, Kallicharran had a successful career in English county cricket, playing for Warwickshire. He scored over 20,000 runs in first-class cricket, including 32 centuries.

Kallicharan was a fluent left handed batter of great skills . His driving , cutting , flicks & hook shots were a treat to watch . He also had the ability to play long innings . 

Overall, Alvin Kallicharran is remembered as one of the most stylish and accomplished left handed  batsmen in West Indian cricket history. His contributions to the game, both on and off the field, have left a lasting legacy in cricketing folklore.


In the below video  watch a swashbukling Kallicharran destroying Dennis Lillee in a world cup game of 1975 

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