Clive Lloyd is hailed as one of the greatest cricketers from Caribbean, and one of the most successful Test captains of all time. During his captaincy, West Indies lifted two Cricket World Cups, in 1975 and 1979 as well as had a run of 27 matches without defeat, which included 11 wins in succession.
Clive Lloyd
Nickname:
Big C, Hubert, Super Cat
Profession:
Former West Indies Cricketer, Former Commentator, Former ICC Match Referee, Former Chairman of Selection Committee
Role:
Left-hand middle order batsman
Biography
Autobiography:
Supercat
Biopic:
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Physical Appearance
Height (approx.):
6'4″
Weight (approx.):
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Eye Colour:
Black
Hair Colour:
Black
Tattoos:
Personal Life
Date of Birth:
31 August 1944
Age (as on 2018):
74 years
Birth Place:
Georgetown, British Guiana
Zodiac sign/Sun sign:
Virgo
Nationality:
Guyanese
School:
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College:
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Educational Qualifications:
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Signature:
Social Media
Facebook page:
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Twitter:
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Instagram:
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Family
Father:
A chauffeur by profession
Mother:
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Sister:
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Brother:
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Coach/Mentor:
Lance Gibbs (West Indies cricketer)
Religion:
Christianity
Address:
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Cricket Career
International Debut:
Test:
13 December 1966 vs India
ODI:
5 September 1973 vs England
T20:
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Jersey Number:
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Major Team:
West Indies, British Guiana, Guyana, Lancashire
Nature on field:
Aggressive batsman
Likes to play against:
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Favourite Shot/Ball:
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Career Turning Point
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Records
Clive Lloyd (with West Indies in 1975 and 1979) and Ricky Ponting (with Australia in 2003 and 2007) are the only two captains to win two Cricket World Cups.
Preferences
Hobbies:
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Favourite Cricket Ground:
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Favourite sports Commentator:
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Favourite Food:
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Favourite Actors:
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Favourite Films:
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Favourite Musicians/Singers:
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Favourite Destination:
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Smoking/Alcohol:
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Style Quotient
Cars Collection:
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Girlfriends, Spouse and Children
Marital Status:
Married
Affairs/Girlfriends:
NA
Wife:
Waveney Lloyd
Marriage Date:
NA
Children:
SON – Jason Clive Lloyd (footballer for Guyana), Daughter – Chantel Jeanesse Lloyd Owens
Earnings
Net Worth:
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Retainer Fee:
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Test Fee:
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ODI Fee:
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T20 Fee:
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IPL 11:
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Awards and recognitions
Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1971.
Lloyd has received the Order of Roraima, the second highest national award of his native Guyana.
Post-retirement, Lloyd was made an honorary Officer of the Order of Australia for his services to the sport of cricket.
Controversies
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Lesser Known Facts
At the age of 12, Clive Lloyd got hit on the eyes while trying to break up a fight. Since, he wore thick glasses.
Lloyd is said to have the heaviest bat in world cricket.
Post-retirement, Lloyd worked as a civil servant for his country’s Ministry of Health.