Biographies of West Indies Cricketers – Icons, Legends & Rising Stars 🌟🏏

Biographies of West Indies Cricketers – Icons, Legends & Rising Stars

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#	Name	Biography
1	Brian Lara	Legendary left-handed batsman famous for his 400* in Tests and elegant strokeplay.
2	Chris Gayle	Destructive opener with centuries in all formats and T20 leagues worldwide.
3	Sir Vivian Richards	Iconic batsman and fearless leader of the dominant 1980s West Indies team.
4	Clive Lloyd	Inspirational captain who led West Indies to two World Cup wins in 1975 and 1979.
5	Curtly Ambrose	Fast bowling great known for his bounce, accuracy, and devastating spells.
6	Michael Holding	“Whispering Death” was known for his graceful yet deadly bowling action and raw pace.
7	Malcolm Marshall	Compact fast bowler with lethal pace and swing, one of the best of his era.
8	Shivnarine Chanderpaul	Consistent and resilient batsman known for his unique stance and over 11,000 Test runs.
9	Joel Garner	“Big Bird” with an unplayable yorker and ODI bowling average among the best.
10	Desmond Haynes	Stylish opener who formed a legendary partnership with Gordon Greenidge.
11	Gordon Greenidge	Powerful opener who played key roles in West Indies' golden era with Haynes.
12	Andy Roberts	Pioneering fast bowler known for his dual-paced deliveries and menacing presence.
13	Ramnaresh Sarwan	Classy middle-order batsman who excelled in pressure situations.
14	Marlon Samuels	Flamboyant batsman known for big knocks in ICC finals, especially 2012 & 2016.
15	Ian Bishop	Talented fast bowler turned respected cricket commentator.
16	Richie Richardson	Stylish batsman and former captain known for his maroon wide-brimmed hat.
17	Darren Sammy	Two-time T20 World Cup-winning captain with strong leadership and lower-order power.
18	Dwayne Bravo	Energetic all-rounder known for his death bowling and T20 performances.
19	Kieron Pollard	Power-hitting all-rounder who played a pivotal role in franchise T20 leagues.
20	Sunil Narine	Mystery spinner famous for variations and success in IPL and T20s.
21	Lendl Simmons	Reliable T20 batsman with key innings in West Indies’ 2016 T20 World Cup win.
22	Johnson Charles	Explosive top-order batsman in T20s with contributions in global leagues.
23	Jason Holder	All-rounder and former captain who brought balance and leadership.
24	Shannon Gabriel	Genuine pace bowler with the ability to generate bounce and hostility.
25	Fidel Edwards	Slingy fast bowler known for raw pace and reverse swing.
26	Sulieman Benn	Lofty left-arm spinner with an aggressive attitude on the field.
27	Devendra Bishoo	Leg-spinner with a deceptive googly and solid domestic record.
28	Denesh Ramdin	Wicketkeeper-batsman who played several crucial knocks in Tests and ODIs.
29	Adrian Barath	Young debutant with a century at the Gabba, but faded early.
30	Brandon King	Modern aggressive opener in T20s with promise for the future.
31	Kyle Mayers	All-rounder who scored a sensational double century on Test debut.
32	Alzarri Joseph	Fast bowler with height, aggression, and recent success in white-ball formats.
33	Fabian Allen	Athletic fielder and spinning all-rounder in limited-overs cricket.
34	Roston Chase	Steady all-rounder with key performances in both Tests and ODIs.
35	Shimron Hetmyer	Flamboyant left-hander known for big-hitting and attacking flair.
36	Nicholas Pooran	Explosive wicketkeeper-batsman, star of modern T20 leagues.
37	Obed McCoy	Left-arm pacer with sharp variations, impactful in T20Is.
38	Keemo Paul	All-rounder with quick arm action and dependable lower-order hitting.
39	Kesrick Williams	Right-arm medium pacer famous for notebook celebration and T20 success.
40	Rahkeem Cornwall	Giant off-spinner with surprising agility and match-turning spells in Tests.
41	Shamarh Brooks	Stylish middle-order batsman with a strong domestic career.
42	Jomel Warrican	Left-arm spinner with steady performances in the Caribbean.
43	Kirk Edwards	Top-order batsman who scored a century on Test debut vs India.
44	Anthony Martin	Spinner and crowd favorite during his short ODI run.
45	Tino Best	Fiery pacer known for raw speed and aggressive attitude.
46	Andre Fletcher	Powerful batsman with notable T20 franchise league performances.
47	Johnson St. Charles	Wicketkeeper from the early era of West Indies cricket.
48	Chadwick Walton	Hard-hitting wicketkeeper-batsman with flashes of brilliance in T20s.
49	Raymon Reifer	Left-arm seamer and all-rounder with occasional Test appearances.
50	Kavem Hodge	Emerging left-hander with domestic consistency and recent call-ups.
51	Roger Harper	Legendary fielder and off-spinner who later served as team coach.
52	Vasbert Drakes	Medium pacer who made a comeback in 2000s after years in county cricket.
53	Leon Garrick	Jamaican batsman with a brief but promising start in Tests.
54	Kenroy Peters	Left-arm seamer from St Vincent who debuted late in his career.
55	Wavell Hinds	Stylish left-handed batsman and occasional off-break bowler.
56	Nikita Miller	Consistent left-arm spinner with impressive domestic numbers.
57	Runako Morton	Middle-order batsman with solid ODI performances before his tragic death.
58	Ryan Hinds	All-rounder from Barbados known for domestic leadership.
59	Delorn Johnson	Left-arm quick from St Vincent with notable first-class spells.
60	Tamar Lambert	Jamaican all-rounder and captain with a strong domestic record.
61	Danza Hyatt	Aggressive batsman who played limited T20Is and ODIs.
62	Andre Russell	Explosive all-rounder known for six-hitting and pace bowling.
63	Devon Smith	Top-order Test batsman with longevity despite inconsistent form.
64	Jerome Taylor	Fast bowler with natural pace and swing, star in 2006 Champions Trophy.
65	Christopher Barnwell	Guyanese all-rounder who featured in West Indies’ T20 sides.
66	Krishmar Santokie	Left-arm T20 bowler known for his variations and slower balls.
67	Shane Shillingford	Off-spinner with a few Test five-wicket hauls before being reported for action.
68	Javier Spencer	Emerging fast bowler from Leeward Islands with T20 aspirations.
69	Veerasammy Permaul	Left-arm spinner with several stints in Test cricket.
70	Kieran Powell	Left-handed opener who briefly shined before losing form.
71	Darren Powell	Pace bowler with bursts of success in the early 2000s.
72	Dave Mohammed	Trinidadian chinaman bowler with flair and style.
73	Colin Stuart	Tall Guyanese pacer who played a few Tests in the 2000s.
74	Lincoln Roberts	First Tobagonian to play Test cricket for West Indies.
75	Gavin Tonge	Medium-fast bowler from Antigua who played during 2009 India tour.
76	Imran Khan	Leg-spinner with strong regional performances, unrelated to Pakistan's Khan.
77	Justin Greaves	Barbadian all-rounder part of the new generation of ODI hopefuls.
78	Romario Shepherd	Fast-bowling all-rounder with power-hitting skills in T20 cricket.
79	Shai Hope	Technically sound batsman and wicketkeeper with top ODI record.
80	Hayden Walsh Jr.	Leg-spinner born in the US, representing WI in white-ball formats.
81	Akeal Hosein	Left-arm spinner with tight economy and useful lower-order batting.
82	Yannic Cariah	Leg-spinner and batter who debuted during World Cup 2023 qualifiers.
83	Karl Nunes	Captain in West Indies' early Test history, representing Jamaica.
84	George Challenor	One of WI’s finest pre-Test era batsmen in the 1920s.
85	Clifford Roach	Scored West Indies' first ever Test century in 1930.
86	Larry Gomes	Reliable middle-order batsman during 1980s dominance.
87	Derwin Christian	Wicketkeeper-batsman with brief stint in WI T20 team.
88	Reon King	Fast bowler with ODI success around the turn of the millennium.
89	Jimmy Adams	Captain and dependable left-hander in the 1990s.
90	Cameron Cuffy	Tall pacer with limited success, once won MoM without taking a wicket!
91	Dave Bernard Jr.	Medium pacer and lower-order batsman with intermittent ODI appearances.
92	Andre Creary	Under-19 captain with high expectations, but faded early.
93	Jonathan Carter	Middle-order batsman with stints in ODIs and CPL.
94	Shawn Findlay	Batsman from Jamaica who played a few ODIs in 2008.
95	Anthony Alleyne	Barbadian batsman who came through U-19s and A team tours.
96	Roland Holder	Barbadian batsman with brief Test and ODI career in 90s.
97	Travis Dowlin	Batsman who represented WI during contract dispute in 2009.
98	Leon Johnson	Guyana captain who played as a top-order batsman in Tests.
99	Jahmar Hamilton	Wicketkeeper-batsman from the Leeward Islands with Test debut in 2019.
100	Shamar Springer	All-rounder with U19 World Cup fame and strong domestic promise.
101	Jomel Warrican	Left-arm spinner who has been a regular in the West Indies Test squad for spinning tracks.
102	Akeal Hosein	Left-arm orthodox spinner and handy lower-order batsman with impact in white-ball cricket.
103	Dominic Drakes	Left-arm fast bowler known for his aggressive pace and athleticism in the field.
104	Keacy Carty	Top-order batsman from Sint Maarten who made a strong start to his ODI career.
105	Obed McCoy	Left-arm seamer with deceptive slower deliveries, excelling in T20s.
106	Odean Smith	Explosive fast-bowling all-rounder known for his power-hitting in T20s.
107	Anderson Phillip	Young pace bowler with a growing role in West Indies' fast-bowling group.
108	Yannic Cariah	Leg-spinning all-rounder who impressed during his ODI debut series.
109	Gudakesh Motie	Left-arm spinner with a record-breaking 13-wicket haul in Test cricket.
110	Shamar Joseph	Fiery fast bowler who made a sensational Test debut with a 7-wicket haul.
111	Tevin Imlach	Promising wicketkeeper-batsman developing through the domestic ranks.
112	Amir Jangoo	Left-handed batsman known for his consistency in Caribbean domestic cricket.
113	Justin Greaves	Middle-order batsman and medium pacer with strong domestic numbers.
114	Preston McSween	Tall left-arm pacer with impressive first-class performances.
115	Nyeem Young	U19 star all-rounder with potential in both batting and medium pace bowling.
116	Jayden Seales	Young fast bowler with excellent seam movement and Test success at an early age.
117	Kevin Sinclair	Off-spinning all-rounder recognized for his energetic celebrations and control.
118	Brandon King	Top-order batsman who rose through CPL ranks and became a T20I regular.
119	Kirk McKenzie	Young left-hander who showed promise during Test tours with solid technique.
120	Shamarh Brooks	Technically sound middle-order batsman with strong domestic background.
121	Rovman Powell	Power-hitter and occasional captain in limited overs, known for his T20 strength.
122	Sherfane Rutherford	Hard-hitting all-rounder who has made a mark in global T20 leagues.
123	Jonathan Carter	Middle-order batsman who had intermittent appearances in ODIs for West Indies.
124	Devendra Bishoo	Leg-spinner known for his variations and key performances in Tests.
125	Jason Mohammed	Right-handed batsman with leadership roles in West Indies’ second-string sides.
126	Nikita Miller	Domestic giant with left-arm spin and a brilliant record in regional cricket.
127	Mervin Dillon	Fast bowler who led the attack post-Ambrose-Walsh era with decent success.
128	Carlos Brathwaite	Known for hitting four consecutive sixes in World T20 2016 final – "Remember the name."
129	Leon Johnson	Top-order Guyanese batsman who had brief Test appearances.
130	Tino Best	Express pace bowler known for his enthusiasm and 95 in a Test innings.
131	Shane Dowrich	Wicketkeeper-batsman with solid Test experience and calm batting presence.
132	Kieran Powell	Opening batsman with a graceful style and multiple Test appearances.
133	Daren Ganga	Technically correct top-order batsman and former Test opener.
134	Dave Mohammed	Left-arm wrist spinner who played in the mid-2000s with attacking style.
135	Ryan Hinds	All-rounder with domestic dominance and a brief Test career.
136	Devon Smith	Grenadian opener who frequently returned to the West Indies Test setup.
137	Danza Hyatt	Explosive batsman with a few T20I appearances.
138	Andre Fletcher	Top-order T20 batsman known for aggressive intent and CPL performances.
139	Sunil Ambris	Stylish batsman with a Test century and ODI appearances.
140	Gavin Tonge	Right-arm pacer who played in 2009 Champions Trophy with sharp spells.
141	Keddy Lesporis	Windward Islands middle-order batsman with consistent domestic contributions.
142	Christopher Barnwell	All-rounder with a few T20I appearances and a solid CPL career.
143	Delorn Johnson	Left-arm pacer with raw pace and swing, notable in regional cricket.
144	Ricardo Powell	Big-hitting batsman from the late 90s known for explosive ODI knocks.
145	Runako Morton	Stylish middle-order batsman remembered for his elegance and tragic early demise.
146	Floyd Reifer	Veteran batsman who briefly captained West Indies during a crisis.
147	Narsingh Deonarine	Off-spinning batsman with some match-saving innings in Tests.
148	Johnson Charles	Hard-hitting opener with World T20 winning runs and multiple ODI centuries.
149	Kesrick Williams	Fast bowler known for his notebook celebration and T20 variations.
150	Samuel Badree	Economical T20 leg-spinner and part of two World T20 winning teams.