Weekes playing for the West Indies against Cambridge University in June 1950. Watch how quickly they tire.”. The wicketkeeper is WH Denman. Can't believe the legendary Sir Everton Weekes is no more. Some might argue that at the age of 93 – he turns 94 next month – he is also the last. Sir Everton Weekes: An Appreciation is, nevertheless, a delightful volume which chronicles the entire playing career of the superb Barbados cricketer in every desirable detail. More than anyone before or after them, other than Sir Garfield Sobers, also from Barbados, and George Headley (who, though he played for Jamaica, had a Barbadian father), they defined West Indies cricket. Written by Tony Cozier. In New Zealand in 1955-56, Weekes hit three centuries in the first three Tests (in all of which the West Indies needed to bat only once), five centuries in his first five first-class innings and six centuries out of a total of 10 first-class innings. Legendary batsman Everton Weekes, the last of the famed West Indies 'Three Ws', died Wednesday at the age of 95 and was hailed as "a founding father" of the sport in the Caribbean. See the latest Everton Weekes news: During his career, Weekes represented West Indies in 48 Tests, scored 4,455 runs at an average of 58.61. Along with Frank Worrell and Clyde Walcott, he formed what was known as "The Three Ws" of the West Indies cricket team. Nachdem er zehn Spiele für die erste Mannschaft von Barbados absolviert hatte, wurde er in die westindische Nationalmannschaft berufen. He also was a great human being. Cricket West Indies paid tribute to Weekes, tweeting: "Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of an icon. Jordan Pickford has opened up on his personal form over the last few weeks for Everton and talked about his belief that his teammates have a "clean sheet mentality" Condolences goes out to his family. New Delhi: Cricket fraternity on Thursday mourned over the demise of Everton Weekes, who died at the age of 95. Er war damit der erste und bis heute einzige, dem es gelang fünf Centuries in fünf aufeinanderfolgenden Innings zu erzielen. West Indies Cricket said the Barbados-born Weekes died Wednesday. Der für ihn vorgesehene Ersatz, George Headley, musste jedoch verzichten, und so wurde er wieder in die Mannschaft berufen. Er wuchs in armen Verhältnissen auf und verließ die Schule mit 14, um sich der Barbados Defence Force anzuschließen. Bei den Touren Sri Lanka in Indien 1993/94 und Neuseeland in England 1994 war er als Referee tätig. At the crease, though, few could deny Weekes’s striking likeness to Donald Bradman: he attacked the bowling in the same way as Bradman, and with similar results, if with a slightly less spectacular (though still highly impressive) average of 58.61. During his debut Test at Edgbaston in May 1957, he was part of a West Indies XI that included Sonny Ramadhin, Clyde Walcott, Garfield Sobers, Frank Worrell and of course Everton Weekes. He cut, hooked and drove powerfully off either foot the fastest bowlers of his time. [2] Teil davon waren seine drei Centuries in den ersten drei Tests der Tour (123, 103 und 156 Runs)[1], Auf der Tour in England 1957 war er deutlich durch eine Erkrankung beeinträchtigt und konnte abseits von 90 Runs in Lord’s keine hohe Runzahl erzielen. The iconic batsman was much beloved by fans of the sport across the world, gaining respect and admiration for his remarka… Sir Everton DeCourcy Weekes, KCMG, GCM, OBE (26 February 1925 – 1 July 2020) was a cricket player for the West Indies.Along with Frank Worrell and Clyde Walcott, he formed what was known as "The Three Ws" of West Indian cricket.He was born in Saint Michael, Barbados.. Weekes began his career in 1948. Juli 2020 in Christ Church, Barbados) war ein westindischer Cricketspieler. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. West Indies great Sir Everton Weekes has died at the age of 95 at his home in Barbados after a long battle with ill-health, local media reported on Wednesday. Sir Everton DeCourcy Weekes was one of the three Ws, who in many ways revamped the landscape of the game with their cricketing skills. George. Belligerence did not overwhelm meticulous judgment, though: like Bradman, Weekes deliberately avoided hitting sixes, deeming them an unjustifiable risk; in his Test career he struck the ball clean over the boundary just twice. Everton Weekes (centre) was part of the middle-order trio for the West Indies in the 1940s and 50s, alongside Frank Worrell (left) and Clyde Walcott (right). We lost a legend today. Sir Everton Weekes's run of consecutive Test centuries only came to an end when he was run out for 90 closing in on a sixth. Daraufhin wurden sie von der englischen Presse die Three Ws genannt. Frontispiece. May he Rest In Peace." Read about Sir Everton Weekes's Profile, Latest News, Articles, Career updates only on ESPNcricinfo.com. Die drei wurden erstmals an den Positionen drei, vier und fünf in der Batting-Order eingesetzt. Everton Weekes died on Wednesday (AFP Photo/Shaun Botterill) St. John’s (Antigua and Barbuda) (AFP), July 1, 2020– Legendary batsman Everton Weekes, the last of the famed West Indies ‘Three Ws’, died Wednesday at the age of 95 and was hailed as “a founding father” of the sport in the Caribbean. Notes Style Weekes had a classic batting style, possessed […] Saison 1953/54 tourte England die West Indies, Obituary: Sir Everton Weekes – a West Indies legend, Records / Test matches / Batting records / Fastest to 1000 runs, https://de.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Everton_Weekes&oldid=204255213, Knight Commander des Order of St. Michael and St. George, „Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike“, Weekes, Everton de Courcy (vollständiger Name). His grandson, Ricky Hoyte, is also a former West Indian cricketer. [3], Die West Indies hatten bis zum Beginn der 1950er Jahre auf ihren bisherigen drei Touren noch keinen Test gewonnen. Weekes contributed 338 runs from six innings, including 129 at Trent Bridge, part of a 283-run partnership with Worrell. [1] Weekes bestritt während seiner Karriere für das Team der West Indies insgesamt 48 Test und erzielte dabei 4.455 Runs (58,61 Runs pro Wicket). LEGENDARY West Indies cricketer Sir Everton Weekes has passed away aged 95. The Bajan, celebrated as one of … [2] Er verstarb mit 95 Jahren im Juli 2020 und war zum Zeitpunkt seine Todes der drittälteste lebende Test-Cricketer.[1]. Im Jahr darauf gegen Australien gelang ihm an gleicher Stelle ein weiteres Century (139 Runs). Im ersten Test in Port of Spain erzielte er mit 207 Runs ein Double-Century und an gleicher Stelle einen Monat später ein weiteres Century (161 Runs). West Indian batting legend Brian Lara will be among the pallbearers at cricket great Sir Everton Weekes's funeral at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on July 30. Finden Sie perfekte Stock-Fotos zum Thema Everton Weekes sowie redaktionelle Newsbilder von Getty Images. WEST Indies cricketing legend Sir Everton Weekes, who played seven memorable seasons for Bacup Cricket Club in the 1950s, has died aged 95. Sign up for our COVID-19 newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest coronavirus news throughout New York City. Weekes would be consumed by two obsessions in life – one was the game of … Unlike his fellow Ws, Frank Worrell and Clyde Walcott, Everton Weekes came from a difficult background in Barbados. [2] Seinen letzten Auftritt als Nationalspieler hatte er auf der Tour gegen Pakistan 1957/58. Cricket West Indies has paid tribute to Test great Sir Everton Weekes following his death at the age of 95. Sir Everton, described as a hero of West Indies cricket, died on July 1, 2020 at the age of 95. Letter: Sir Everton Weekes obituary Read more Playing for West Indies against Hampshire in 1950, Weekes hit 246 not out in 242 minutes, with his first century coming in 95 minutes. [1] Er war außerdem als Kommentator für Cricket-Übertragungen tätig. Like Headley before them, their ability forced the ruling classes of their time to deal with them as equals. His record of five consecutive Test centuries still stands today. Diese Seite wurde zuletzt am 4. Along with Frank Worrell and Clyde Walcott, he formed what was known as "The Three Ws" of West Indian cricket. Everton Weekes, one of West Indies' greatest batsmen and a former ICC match referee, has passed away at the age of 95. • Everton de Courcy Weekes, cricketer, born 26 February 1925; died 1 July 2020, Outstanding West Indies cricketer and one of the Three Ws who lit up the game in the 1940s and 50s. I caught up with Everton again in 1991 when I was working as a television commentator for Australia's tour of the West Indies. St John's [Antigua], July 2 (ANI): West Indies' legendary batsman Everton Weekes died on Wednesday at the age of 95 years. Everton Weekes, who formed one of the famous three “Ws” of West Indian cricket as part of a formidable batting lineup for more than a decade, has died. With 4,455 Test runs and 15 Test centuries, Weekes, who has died aged 95, was the most prolific scorer of the three, although some held that Worrell made a greater overall contribution through also being captain, and Walcott through also being wicketkeeper. Everton Weekes : biography 26 February 1925 – Sir Everton DeCourcy Weekes, KCMG, GCM, OBE (born 26 February 1925) is a leading former West Indian cricketer. What is staggering is that three batsmen so great should have lived at the same time, played for the same team and be born in the same, tiny place: the island of Barbados. As only the second black captain of Barbados, he was outstanding, leading strong Barbadian teams that believed in him implicitly. Cricket has produced hundreds of individual heroes, memorable pairs by the score and several permutations of West Indian pace-bowling quartets in the 1970s and 80s, but only one genuine trio: the Three Ws – Frank Worrell, Everton Weekes and Clyde Walcott – who graced the game from the late 1940s to the late 50s. West Indies Cricket said the Barbados-born Weekes died Wednesday. Sir Everton looked relaxed and was no doubt happy as Barbados, paved by a second first-class century from all-rounder Kyle Mayers, recovered from 132 for five to reach 357 for seven off 85 overs at the close of play. Weekes attending the Test match between England and West Indies in January 2019 at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. In der Folge litt er an einer Oberschenkelverletzung. 2 months ago. Weekes, who had been ailing for the last few months, passed away at his Barbados home around mid-day on Tuesday (July 1). Weekes, who scored scored 4,455 runs in 48 Tests, received his knighthood in 1995. Sir Everton Weekes with England great Jim Laker in 1957. It is more than that. In acht First-Class-Spielen erzielte er 940 Runs bei einem durchschnitt von 104,44 Runs/Wicket. Everton Weekes was no less when it came to plain monstering the ball. Everton Weekes (middle) with team-mate Roy Gilchrist (left) and Jim Laker at Lord's in 1957 PA Photos/Getty Images. Er wuchs in armen Verhältnissen auf und verließ die Schule mit 14, um sich der Barbados Defence Force anzuschließen.. Zeit als Aktiver Sein Aufstieg zur Nationalmannschaft. Nur dem Engländer Herbert Sutcliffe gelang es schneller die 1000 Runs Marke zu erzielen. Tribute from Sir Vivian Richards. Weekes played in the Barbados Cricket League from the age of 12 and was both good and strong-willed enough to make his debut for Barbados in 1944: he was named captain in 1958, the year of his last appearance for the West Indies, in the fifth Test against Pakistan in Trinidad. Sir Everton Weekes dead: Legendary West Indies cricketer dies aged 95. Everton Weekes is one of that small and select band, the others being Tim Tarilton, Frank Worrell, Clyde Walcott and Garry Sobers. Sir Everton Weekes was the father to David Anthony Murray, a former West Indian cricketer who played in nineteen Tests and ten ODIs from 1973 to 1982. Sir Everton Weekes is part of @windiescricket great history and legacy. Everton, who scored 4,455 runs at an average of 58.61 in 48 Tests, is the only man to make centuries in five consecutive Test innings, reports BBC. The funeral was held on Wednesday. England and the West Indies paid tribute to the great Sir Everton Weekes during their respective intra-squad matches on Thursday. Eine weitere dominante Tour gelang im 1955/56 in Neuseeland. Juli 2020. In reflecting on the life of Sir Everton DeCourcy Weekes, the great Barbados and West Indies batsman, who died on Wednesday at the age of 95 after a lengthy illness, I have found so much to write about that it is fascinating.And I don’t want to get carried away, having already written a full page on his passing in this paper on Wednesday. Beim fünften Test der Tour erfuhr er vom heimischen Publikum Ablehnung, da dieses es bevorzugt hätte den Lokalmatadoren John Holt statt ihm im Kader zu sehen. Sir Everton DeCourcy Weekes, KCMG, GCM, OBE was a cricketer from Barbados. Weekes wurde in St Michael auf Barbados geboren und nach dem FC Everton benannt, von dem sein Vater ein großer Fan war. … He is dead at 95. Sir Everton de Courcy Weekes KCMG, OBE (* 26. The Three Ws, who were all eventually knighted (Weekes in 1995), made a statement of racial equality as powerful as it was simple: if you would keep us down, you must first knock over our stumps. Sir Everton DeCourcy Weekes, KCMG, GCM, OBE (26 February 1925 – 1 July 2020) was a cricketer from Barbados.A right-handed batsman, he was known as one of the hardest hitters in world cricket. Across that decade the dismissal of a West Indies opener did not make things easier on opposing bowlers, but considerably harder, with Worrell going in at No 3 and Weekes and Walcott still to come at four and five. Born in the New Orleans slum abutting the Kensington Oval, Barbados’s Test venue in the capital, Bridgetown, Weekes was an inner-city child. After scores of 36, 20 and 36 in his next two Tests, only his 141 in his single innings of the last Test in Jamaica kept him in the team for his first overseas tour against India the next year, where he came into his own, hitting four consecutive Test centuries to create a record of five consecutive Test centuries that still stands today. Sir Everton Weekes Martin Chandler | 12:00am GMT 29 September 2012 Sir Everton Weekes. Devastating as their impact on the West Indian batting order was, it was faint compared with their impact on the West Indian social order. After cricket he found employment and respect as a cricket coach and commentator in Barbados, and as an international match referee, but not a great deal of money. New Delhi: Cricket fraternity on Thursday mourned over the demise of Everton Weekes, who died at the age of 95. Ewell, published by JW McKenzie Ltd. 8vo (6) + 50 + (6) pp. Everton Weekes, who formed one of the famous three "Ws" of West Indian cricket as part of a formidable batting lineup for more than a decade, has died. A best case scenario will see London's hospitals overwhelmed by Covid-19 in less than two weeks, according to reports. Während der Tour gelang Weekes vier Double-Century gegen County Teams, ein Triple-Century in einem Tour Match gegen Cambridge und erzielte 2310 Runs bei einem Durchschnitt von 79,65 Runs/Wicket über die gesamte Tour. Playing for West Indies against Hampshire in 1950, Weekes hit 246 not out in 242 minutes, with his first century coming in 95 minutes. Wednesday 01 July 2020 20:31. His rare defensive stroke was invariably played late, as though he mentally ran through every possible aggressive shot, looking until the last moment for a way of attacking the bowling before reluctantly conceding that the particular ball could only be played defensively; which defensive stroke he then employed as gracefully as he did grudgingly. His son Andy Weekes, from his marriage to Joan, which ended in divorce, played youth cricket for Barbados; David Murray, a son from another relationship, was also a West Indies cricketer; and a grandson, Ricky Hoyte, also played cricket for Barbados. It is no surprise that the Three Ws were part of the team that for the first time defeated England at Lord’s (Weekes scoring 63 twice) and won the Test series in 1950. Everton Weekes, the last of the famed West Indies 'Three Ws', died on Wednesday at the age of 95 and was hailed as "a founding father" of the sport in the Caribbean. Weekes played in 48 Test matches for the West Indies cricket team from 1948 to 1958. He was also a brilliantly versatile fielder, taking 49 catches in his 48 Tests, and was a 1951 Wisden Cricketer of the Year. Weekes is said to have appreciated the joke, but evidently did not heed the advice: he continued hitting every ball as hard as he could. Sir Everton Weekes Cricket Career. They were a big draw at the gates, between them making 1,106 runs, nearly half the West Indies total of 2,313. [1] Dies sollte sich bei der Tour 1950 ändern. Weekes wurde in St Michael auf Barbados geboren und nach dem FC Everton benannt, von dem sein Vater ein großer Fan war. News of Sir Everton Weekes' passing rocked social media and tributes poured in, in honour of the West Indies legend. Everton DeCourcey Weekes was born on February the 26 th, 1925, one year after Sir Frank Worrell and one year before Sir Clyde Walcott. Legendary batsman Everton Weekes, the last of the famed West Indies 'Three Ws', died Wednesday at the age of 95 and was hailed as "a founding father" of the sport in … Former West Indies' cricket player, Sir Everton Weekes has died at the age of 95. Sir Everton Weekes (left) and Sir Clyde Walcott at the West Indies banquet in Jamaica in 1996. [1][2] In den Tests der Serie erzielte er ein Century im dritten Test und insgesamt 338 mit einem Durchschnitt von 56,33 Runs/Wicket. Oktober 2020 um 15:00 Uhr bearbeitet. Weekes played 48 Tests across a 10-year career, scoring 4455 runs and 15 centuries. Everton Weekes' record of five hundreds in five Test innings still remains intact. Weekes made his Test debut at the age of just 22 during England's 1947-48 tour of the Caribbean. He is dead at 95. Profile von Personen mit dem Namen Everton Weekes anzeigen. Sir Everton Weekes: An Appreciation. Sir Everton Weekes (left) and Sir Clyde Walcott at the West Indies banquet in Jamaica in 1996. Everton’s triple was scored in England in 1950 against Cambridge University, 304 not out. Even God is a three-letter word. The Three Ws attending a cocktail party at the West Indian Club, London, the day after their arrival in Britain on 15 April 1957. Sir Everton Weekes was the first of this kind. Weekes was one of the famous Three Ws along with Sir Clyde Walcott and Sir Frank Worrell. Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar: Return of the Gods! Weekes was one of the famous Three Ws along with Sir Clyde Walcott and Sir Frank Worrell, who made Test debuts within weeks of each other in 1948. 1995 wurde Everton Weekes Knight Commander des Order of St. Michael and St. Abermals erzielte er in Port of Spain ein Double-Century (206 Runs). [2] Dies änderte sich bei der Tour gegen Indien 1952/53. [1] Weekes benötigte lediglich neun Testinnings, um 1000 Testruns zu erreichen. Along with Frank Worrell and Clyde Walcott, he formed what was known as "The Three Ws" of the West Indies cricket team. Educated at St Leonard’s school, Bridgetown, like other poor boys he was allowed net practice at Kensington, where ability and a nominal groundsman’s job could bring them places on a team representing a club they could not join. Sir Everton DeCourcy Weekes, KCMG, GCM, OBE (26 February 1925 – 1 July 2020) was a cricketer from Barbados.A right-handed batsman, he was known as one of the hardest hitters in world cricket. The Three Ws – Frank Worrell, Clyde Walcott and Weekes – were all Barbadians born within 18 months of each other, not too far apart in distance and made … Weekes’s highest first-class score of 304 not out came against Cambridge University that summer, one of five scores of 200 or more that he posted during the tour. ICC pays tribute to Sir Everton Weekes. Letzte Überprüfung: 3. Eine Operation brachte keine Linderung und so trat er vom internationalen Cricket mit gerade einmal 33 Jahren im Jahr 1958 zurück. But it is indubitably for his batting that he will be remembered. He scored 88 and 117 runs (retired) and was selected for the tour. A brief walk into the lives of one of Nigeria’s Adoni people. Sir Everton looked relaxed and was no doubt happy as Barbados, paved by a second first-class century from all-rounder Kyle Mayers, recovered from 132 for five to reach 357 for seven off 85 overs at the close of play. Sir Everton Weekes, spectacular Steffi Graf and Lothar Matthäus loses it. | Kein GND-Personendatensatz. He is survived by three sons and a daughter. [2] Bei der nächsten Tour in Indien im selben Jahr gelangen ihm in den ersten beiden Tests jeweils ein Century (128 und 194 Runs), bevor er im dritten Test in Kalkutta zwei Centuries erzielte (162 und 101 Runs). Left to right: Frank Worrell, Everton Weekes and Clyde Walcott. He played alongside Frank Worrell and Clyde Walcott, with all three players making their Test debuts in 1948. Over the last 100 years (1892-1992), only five Barbadian batsmen have scored first-class triple centuries. Associated Press / Lynne Sladky; File. Er ließ sich jedoch nicht beirren und erzielte mit 141 Runs sein erstes Test-Century. Weeks was also a key player in the ‘Three WC’ that changed the captaincy of West Indies cricket. Everton Weekes, one of the famous three ‘Ws’ of West Indian cricket, passed away at the age of 95. Last modified on Tue 25 Aug 2020 15.19 EDT. Februar 1925 in St Michael, Barbados; † 1. [1] Auf der Tour in Australien und Neuseeland 1951/52 erzielte er eine durchschnittliche Leistung. 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 […] An excellent bridge player, he represented Barbados for many years. In der Saison 1953/54 tourte England die West Indies und Weekes konnte auch hier überzeugen. Everton Weekes was no less when it came to plain monstering the ball. [1], Für seine Leistungen wurde er 1951 zu einem der Wisden Cricketers of the Year ernannt. One of … In 2000 I had the great pleasure of travelling to the Caribbean with my wife Barbara-Ann to honour Sir Garry as a "Barbados Living Legend". His relentless, forceful batting style took its toll on his body, and he retired from Test cricket aged only 32, though he continued playing first-class cricket until 1964. [1] Sein Testdebüt feierte er im Januar 1948 gegen England in Bridgetown, Barbados. Weekes played in 48 Test matches for the West Indies cricket team from 1948 to 1958. [2] Im Januar 2009 wurde er in die ICC Cricket Hall of Fame aufgenommen. He was 95. [1], Weekes war nach seiner Karriere unter anderem Coach der Nationalmannschaft Kanadas, als sie beim Cricket World Cup 1979 antrat, schied jedoch in der Vorrunde aus. “You give the fielders no chance, so they don’t chase the ball,” said Worrell. Den West Indies gelangen mit dieser Leistung und der von seinen Mannschaftskollegen Clyde Walcott und Frank Worrell drei Test-Siege und damit der Gewinn der Tour. A legend, our hero, Sir Everton Weekes. The last member of the legendary Ws, Sir Everton Weekes passed away. In his debut Test against England at home in Barbados in 1948, he scored 35 and 25. A legend, our hero, Sir Everton Weekes. Eleven days later, against Leicestershire, he made 200 not out, his first hundred coming in only 65 minutes, a performance that prompted Worrell, his partner at the wicket, to advise him not to hit the ball so hard. West Indies Cricket's "Founding Father" Everton Weekes has died at the age of 95. In 2000 I had the great pleasure of travelling to the Caribbean with my wife, Barbara-Ann, to honour Sir Garry as a "Barbados Living Legend". Sir Everton Weekes Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell, has joined those paying tribute to the late Barbadian cricketer, Sir Everton Weekes. Having seen the who’s who of West Indies cricket from close quarters, Kanhai makes it a point to make special mention of Weekes… Scoring 4455 Runs and 15 centuries Return of the 'Three Ws ' alongside fellow West Indies hatten bis zum der. In 1996 and a daughter der 1950er Jahre auf ihren bisherigen drei Touren noch keinen Test.. 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