RIP Clyde Walcott

SirBloody Idiot · 26-08-2006, 09:32 AM

Clyde Walcott dies aged 80

Cricinfo staff

August 26, 2006

Walcott passes away at his birthplace, Barbados © Getty Images
The legendary West Indian captain and allrounder, Sir Clyde Walcott, has died in a Barbados hospital. He was 80.

Walcott sprang to fame after the Second World War, and was one of the great three Ws with Everton Weekes and Sir Frank Worrell. He first hit the headlines in 1945-46 when he added an unbroken 574 for the fourth wicket with his schoolmate, Worrell, for Barbados against Trinidad at Port-of-Spain - it remains the record West Indian stand for any wicket. He was 20.

In India in 1948-49 he made 452 runs in the Tests, and continued that form on the historic 1950 tour of England. He struggled - as many did - against the Australian attack of Lindwall and Miller, but between 1953 and 1955 he had no equals. Against Australia he scored a then-record West Indian aggregate of 827 runs in a series, including a record five centuries.

A well-built and powerful batsman with a crouching stance, he was a savage driver and cutter, but also possessed a solid defence when the need demanded. His versatility meant that he was also a times wicketkeeper or first slip, and a useful fast-medium change bowler too.

He went on to manage several West Indian teams, and became a commentator and coach in his native Barbados. He was president of the West Indian Board before, in 1993, he succeeded Sir Colin Cowdrey as chairman of ICC. He was himself knighted in 1994.

"On my first tour to England in 1976 he was my manager," Michael Holding, the former West Indies fast bowler told Cricinfo on hearing the news, "and he helped me a lot early in my career. I can give you one example of what Clyde was like. On that tour we'd played against Hampshire and I wasn't very happy. I didn't have the best equipment for English conditions, my studs were too short, and I was feeling sorry for myself," Holding said. "Clyde could see this because I sat at the back of the coach on my own and he just came up and sat down next to me - just to have a chat.

"After I'd told him the problem he suggested a talk to some the county pros and find out about how to get some new equipment. That was Clyde, he wouldn't wait for you to ask him, he would approach you and try to help."

In 44 Tests Walcott struck 15 hundreds, and made 3798 runs at an average of 56.68. In 1993 he succeeded Sir Colin Cowdrey as chairman of ICC and, the following year, was knighted for his services to cricket. Arguably his career highlight came in 1955, against Australia, when he became the first batsman to score five centuries in a single Test series (827 runs from 10 innings, including centuries in both innings of a match twice).

He also played first class cricket for British Guiana between 1954 and 1964 and is widely credited with helping to expand the game to the sugar estates in Berbice.

© Cricinfo

BoyBrumby · 26-08-2006, 09:37 AM

Wow. A genuine legend. RIP.

Samuel_Vimes · 26-08-2006, 09:51 AM

We're losing a lot now, aren't we?

deeps · 26-08-2006, 10:22 AM

That's three in about 4 days?

Clyde Walcott
Vijay Mehra
Wasim Raja

all RIP

SJS · 26-08-2006, 10:50 AM

Clyde Walcott was one of the great batsmen produced by West Indies. This fact is not fully appreciated because of his wicket-keeper batsman image. Actually he did not keep wicket for long. He kept wickets for only 16 matches over four years while he played a total of 44 tests o ver 12 years.

He did not keep wickets for most of his career, last eight years in fact.

Even when there was no other regular wicket keeper available, Rohan Kanhai kept wickets while Walcott was in the side.

I feel that if he had never kept wickets we would have looked at him as a pure batsman and he was a remarkable batsman.

RIP Clyde Walcott

Sanz · 26-08-2006, 01:59 PM

RIP, a true legend.

Kweek · 26-08-2006, 02:38 PM

RIP :O shock...man is a legand.

AussieDominance · 26-08-2006, 02:40 PM

RIP mate just spotted this on the front page

http://www.cricketweb.net/article.ph...ewsIDAuto=2349

Armadillo · 26-08-2006, 02:40 PM

I went to Barbados a few months ago and this guy is a real legend there. (I think they had a large roundabout named after him).
RIP.

Tom Halsey · 26-08-2006, 03:01 PM

Rip.

_Ed_ · 26-08-2006, 07:21 PM

Truly great batsman. RIP.

archie mac · 27-08-2006, 05:05 AM

Sorry to hear that, only one of the great Ws left now

Smudge · 27-08-2006, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by archie mac

Sorry to hear that, only one of the great Ws left now

Warren Wisneski?

R_D · 27-08-2006, 08:14 AM

Rip.

Slifer · 27-08-2006, 04:03 PM

RIP Sir Clyde.

26-08-2006, 09:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
SirBloody Idiot Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moving the hole in the o-zone layer Posts: 8,442	RIP Clyde Walcott Clyde Walcott dies aged 80 Cricinfo staff August 26, 2006 Walcott passes away at his birthplace, Barbados © Getty Images The legendary West Indian captain and allrounder, Sir Clyde Walcott, has died in a Barbados hospital. He was 80. Walcott sprang to fame after the Second World War, and was one of the great three Ws with Everton Weekes and Sir Frank Worrell. He first hit the headlines in 1945-46 when he added an unbroken 574 for the fourth wicket with his schoolmate, Worrell, for Barbados against Trinidad at Port-of-Spain - it remains the record West Indian stand for any wicket. He was 20. In India in 1948-49 he made 452 runs in the Tests, and continued that form on the historic 1950 tour of England. He struggled - as many did - against the Australian attack of Lindwall and Miller, but between 1953 and 1955 he had no equals. Against Australia he scored a then-record West Indian aggregate of 827 runs in a series, including a record five centuries. A well-built and powerful batsman with a crouching stance, he was a savage driver and cutter, but also possessed a solid defence when the need demanded. His versatility meant that he was also a times wicketkeeper or first slip, and a useful fast-medium change bowler too. He went on to manage several West Indian teams, and became a commentator and coach in his native Barbados. He was president of the West Indian Board before, in 1993, he succeeded Sir Colin Cowdrey as chairman of ICC. He was himself knighted in 1994. "On my first tour to England in 1976 he was my manager," Michael Holding, the former West Indies fast bowler told Cricinfo on hearing the news, "and he helped me a lot early in my career. I can give you one example of what Clyde was like. On that tour we'd played against Hampshire and I wasn't very happy. I didn't have the best equipment for English conditions, my studs were too short, and I was feeling sorry for myself," Holding said. "Clyde could see this because I sat at the back of the coach on my own and he just came up and sat down next to me - just to have a chat. "After I'd told him the problem he suggested a talk to some the county pros and find out about how to get some new equipment. That was Clyde, he wouldn't wait for you to ask him, he would approach you and try to help." In 44 Tests Walcott struck 15 hundreds, and made 3798 runs at an average of 56.68. In 1993 he succeeded Sir Colin Cowdrey as chairman of ICC and, the following year, was knighted for his services to cricket. Arguably his career highlight came in 1955, against Australia, when he became the first batsman to score five centuries in a single Test series (827 runs from 10 innings, including centuries in both innings of a match twice). He also played first class cricket for British Guiana between 1954 and 1964 and is widely credited with helping to expand the game to the sugar estates in Berbice. © Cricinfo

26-08-2006, 09:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
BoyBrumby Englishman Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Doing the stance Posts: 42,620	Wow. A genuine legend. RIP. __________________ *- As featured in The Independent.* "This is not the time for namby-pamby promising youngsters who might just do something; not the time for building for the future. Pragmatism rules and they don't come more pragmatic than Rogers." - Victor Marks makes the case for stiff-legged and stiff-armed 35 year old left-handers in Ashes squads

26-08-2006, 02:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
Armadillo State Vice-Captain Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Literate Essex- yes, it does exist! Posts: 1,092	I went to Barbados a few months ago and this guy is a real legend there. (I think they had a large roundabout named after him). RIP. __________________ Member of LSU (bowl part time pies) RIP Fardin

26-08-2006, 03:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tom Halsey International Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Halsway, CW Land Posts: 12,697	Rip. __________________ MSN - tomhalsey123@hotmail.com Manchester United FC: 20 Times R.I.P. Sledger's Signature, 2004-2008

27-08-2006, 05:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
archie mac Cricket Web Staff Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: canberra Australia Posts: 10,668	Sorry to hear that, only one of the great Ws left now __________________ You know it makes sense.

26-08-2006, 10:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
deeps International 12th Man Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: perth, australia Posts: 1,661	That's three in about 4 days? Clyde Walcott Vijay Mehra Wasim Raja all RIP

26-08-2006, 10:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
SJS Hall of Fame Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mumbai India Posts: 19,170	Clyde Walcott was one of the great batsmen produced by West Indies. This fact is not fully appreciated because of his wicket-keeper batsman image. Actually he did not keep wicket for long. He kept wickets for only 16 matches over four years while he played a total of 44 tests o ver 12 years. He did not keep wickets for most of his career, last eight years in fact. Even when there was no other regular wicket keeper available, Rohan Kanhai kept wickets while Walcott was in the side. I feel that if he had never kept wickets we would have looked at him as a pure batsman and he was a remarkable batsman. RIP Clyde Walcott

26-08-2006, 01:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sanz Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: USA Posts: 16,228	RIP, a true legend.

26-08-2006, 02:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
AussieDominance Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 3,746	RIP mate just spotted this on the front page http://www.cricketweb.net/article.ph...ewsIDAuto=2349

26-08-2006, 07:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
_Ed_ Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Auckland, Aotearoa Posts: 19,102	Truly great batsman. RIP.

27-08-2006, 08:14 AM	#14 (permalink)
R_D International Debutant Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 2,938	Rip.

27-08-2006, 04:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
Slifer State Vice-Captain Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 1,330	RIP Sir Clyde. __________________ Cause Slifer said so.........!!!!

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