BREAKING NEWS: West Indies cricket legend Sir Everton Weekes dies at the age of 95
- The legendary West Indies batsman Sir Everton Weekes has died at the age of 95
- Weekes had passed away after an illness at his Christ Church home in Barbados
- He played 48 Tests across a 10-year career, scoring 4455 runs and 15 centuries
- Cricket West Indies have paid tribute to the icon on social media on Wednesday
The iconic West Indies batsman Sir Everton Weekes has died at the age of 95.
A heartfelt social media post from Cricket West Indies read: ‘Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of an icon. A legend, our hero, Sir Everton Weekes. Our condolences go out to his family, friends and many fans around the world. May he rest in peace.’
Weekes passed away after a prolonged illness at his Christ Church home in Barbados.
Legendary former West Indies batsman Sir Everton Weekes has died at the age of 95
Weekes had passed away after a prolonged illness at his Christ Church home in Barbados
He had played 48 tests, with 4455 runs and 15 centuries to his name.
He was one of the finest batsman the West Indies has ever produced, and rounded off his glittering career with an average of 58.61.
Weekes is the only figure in history to have scored five successive Test centuries, having achieved the feat in 1948.
He made his Test debut against England in 1948, retired a decade later and was later knighted
Cricket West Indies have paid a touching tribute to Weekes, saying their hearts are ‘heavy’
The Barbadian was one of the legendary ‘Three Ws’ alongside Sir Frank Worrell and Sir Clyde Walcott.
The trio infamously guided the West Indies to a historic Test series victory in England – and made their Test debuts within weeks of each other in 1948.
He made his Test debut against England in 1948, retired a decade later and was then knighted in 1995.
Weekes (pictured with fellow West Indies legend Frank Worrell) was one of the iconic three Ws
Weekes worked as a coach and an ICC match referee after his retirement.
England Cricket were among those to also remember Weekes. A post on Twitter labelled him a ‘true great of the game’, and added: ‘Our thoughts and condolences go out to Sir Everton Weekes’ family and friends.’
The MCC also paid tribute to Weekes on social media with a statement which reads: ‘Everyone at MCC and Lord’s are saddened at the news of Sir Everton Weekes’ passing.
England Cricket and the MCC have also paid touching tributes to Weekes (right) on Twitter
‘He will forever be remembered as one of @windiescricket’s finest cricketers.
‘Our thoughts are with his family and friends.’
After suffering a heart attack, Weekes was admitted into intensive care in hospital in June 2019.
He had been the third oldest surviving men’s Test star, after South Africa’s John Watkins and ex-England opener Don Smith – both of whom are 97.