West Indies cricket legend Sir Everton Weekes dies at the age of 95

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 West Indies batsman Sir Everton Weekes has died at the age of 95 after an illness

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. 

Weekes (pictured with fellow West Indies legend Frank Worrell) was one of the iconic three Ws

Weekes (pictured with fellow West Indies legend Frank Worrell) was one of the iconic three Ws 

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.

He made his Test debut against England in 1948, retired a decade later and was then knighted in 1995.

Weekes worked as a coach and an ICC match referee after his retirement.

After suffering a heart attack, Weekes was admitted into intensive care in hospital in June 2019.

More to follow.