Desmond Lewis – The forgotten West Indies cricketer who deserved a longer international career. ???
Desmond Lewis was a talented Jamaican wicketkeeper-batsman who represented the West Indies during the early 1970s. Born on 21 February 1946, he made his Test debut against India in March 1971 and immediately announced his arrival with an unbeaten 81 ?
He played just three Test matches but scored an impressive 259 runs at an extraordinary average of 86.33, including a highest score of 88. Despite such remarkable numbers, he never received another opportunity to represent the West Indies in Test cricket ?
Beyond the cricket field, Lewis built a life in the United States, where he settled with his family. Sadly, he passed away on 25 March 2018, aged 72, leaving behind memories of a remarkable but often overlooked cricketing journey ??
Some cricketers play hundreds of matches, while others leave a lasting impression in just a few appearances. Desmond Lewis was one of those forgotten talents whose contribution deserves to be remembered ?
May his soul rest in eternal peace. ?
#DesmondLewis #WestIndiesCricket #JamaicanCricket #CricketLegends #ForgottenLegends
Desmond Lewis was a talented Jamaican wicketkeeper-batsman who represented the West Indies during the early 1970s. Born on 21 February 1946, he made his Test debut against India in March 1971 and immediately announced his arrival with an unbeaten 81 ?
He played just three Test matches but scored an impressive 259 runs at an extraordinary average of 86.33, including a highest score of 88. Despite such remarkable numbers, he never received another opportunity to represent the West Indies in Test cricket ?
Beyond the cricket field, Lewis built a life in the United States, where he settled with his family. Sadly, he passed away on 25 March 2018, aged 72, leaving behind memories of a remarkable but often overlooked cricketing journey ??
Some cricketers play hundreds of matches, while others leave a lasting impression in just a few appearances. Desmond Lewis was one of those forgotten talents whose contribution deserves to be remembered ?
May his soul rest in eternal peace. ?
#DesmondLewis #WestIndiesCricket #JamaicanCricket #CricketLegends #ForgottenLegends