Sporting icons : Jeffrey Dujon: The Stylist in front of & Behind the Stumps- Career HLs , Video

 

 

Introduction & Style of Play:
Jeffrey Dujon was born on May 28, 1956, in Kingston, Jamaica. Renowned as one of the finest wicketkeepers in West Indies cricket history, Dujon combined athletic, graceful glove work with stylish, reliable middle-order batting. His keeping was marked by sharp reflexes, soft hands, and an ability to stand up confidently to both the fastest pacers and spinners. As a batsman, he brought a calm, technically sound presence, often rescuing innings with fluent strokes under pressure.

Career Highlights in Detail:
Dujon made his Test debut in 1981 against Australia, becoming a vital cog in the legendary West Indies team of the 1980s, which dominated world cricket. His elegant batting and assured keeping made him a trusted figure behind the stumps for a formidable pace attack featuring names like Malcolm Marshall, Michael Holding, and Joel Garner. With the bat, Dujon scored consistently, often bailing the team out of difficult situations, and his calm demeanor under pressure became a hallmark of his career.

He retired from international cricket in 1991, having been a key part of a side that remained unbeaten in a Test series for nearly a decade.


Test Record:

  • Matches: 81
  • Runs: 3,322
  • Average: 31.94
  • Hundreds/Fifties: 5/16
  • Highest Score: 139
  • Catches/Stumpings: 267/5

ODI Record:

  • Matches: 169
  • Runs: 1,945
  • Average: 23.15
  • Hundreds/Fifties: 0/6
  • Highest Score: 82
  • Catches/Stumpings: 183/21

First-Class Record:

  • Matches: 200
  • Runs: 9,763
  • Average: 39.05
  • Hundreds/Fifties: 21/50
  • Catches/Stumpings: 447/19


Some Best Innings (in Detail):

  • 139 vs Australia, 1984, Port of Spain — A career-best Test innings where Dujon showcased his batting class against a top attack, lifting West Indies out of trouble.
  • 101 vs England, 1984, Manchester — A crucial counterattacking knock that stabilized the innings from 70/4 along with Greenidge and helped secure a valuable away victory.
  • 98 vs India, 1983, Ahmedabad Test  — One of his best Test innings, anchoring the innings with maturity & style , playing dazzling shots and guiding the team to a commanding position from a difficult situation of 158/6 on a treacherous pitch . West Indies finally winning that low scoring test. 

Legacy:
Jeffrey Dujon is widely regarded as one of the greatest wicketkeeper-batsmen the game has seen, particularly during an era when keepers were often selected solely for their glovework. His balance between impeccable keeping and valuable lower-order batting set a new standard and influenced future generations. Dujon’s name remains synonymous with the West Indies’ golden era, symbolizing class, reliability, and professionalism, both on and off the field. Even post-retirement, he has contributed to the sport as a commentator and mentor, further cementing his legacy in cricketing history.


Watch Dujon's elegant batting & smart keeping in the below video 



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