LEGENDARY West Indies cricketer Sir Everton Weekes has handed away aged 95.
The enduring batsman was a lot beloved by followers of the game internationally, gaining respect and admiration for his outstanding talent.
Weekes was one of many all-time nice batsmenCredit score: PA:Empics Sport
Weekes was in attendance on day 4 of the primary take a look at between West Indies v England on the Oval final 12 monthsCredit score: Getty Pictures – Getty
He grew to become unwell final 12 months, being taken into intensive care after struggling a coronary heart assault.
And upon his unhappy passing, Cricket West Indies took to social media to pay tribute to one in every of their all-time greats.
They stated: “Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the lack of an icon.
“A legend, our hero, Sir Everton Weekes. Our condolences exit to his household, associates and plenty of followers around the globe.
“Could he relaxation in peace.”
The West Indies Gamers’ Affiliation additionally paid tribute to the nice man.
They stated: “We salute an incredible West Indies icon; Sir Everton made a useful contribution to the game, his nation and the area.
“We have been blessed to have him amongst us, could his soul relaxation in peace.”
Sir Everton performed his first Take a look at in 1948Credit score: Rex Options
Weekes possessed a unprecedented listing of data and achievements throughout his profession.
The Barbadian scored 4,555 runs at a median of 58.61 in 48 Assessments.
And he’s additionally the one man to have ever scored centuries in 5 consecutive Take a look at innings.
Often called a member of the “three Ws” alongside Sir Frank Worrell and Sir Clyde Walcott – Weekes set the bar for batsmen throughout the game throughout his profession.
Weekes made his take a look at debut in 1948 in opposition to England, earlier than finally retiring a decade later.
He was later knighted in 1995, and previous to his loss of life had been the third oldest surviving males’s cricketer.
