Desmond Haynes (cricketer) biography, children, weight, height, age, records and more

Desmond Haynes is one of West Indies’ most successful batsman in the history and was a vital player during West Indies’ dominance in the 1980s. He, along with Gordon Greenidge, formed a partnership that tormented the bowling attack of opponents and helped West Indies to a number of victories. He still holds the record for highest score on an ODI Debut and was also the Captain of West Indies Cricket Team during 1989-1991. He is currently serving as a Director of the West Indies Cricket Board.

Name: Desmond Leo Haynes
Nickname: Leo
Role:Right Hand Opening Batsman, Right-Arm Leg Break/Medium Pacer

Biography

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Eye Colour: Black
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Personal Life

Date of Birth: 15 February, 1956
Age (as on 2018): 62 Years
Birth Place: Barbados
Zodiac sign/Sun sign: Aquarius
Nationality:West Indian
School: St. Johns The Baptist School
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Religion: Christianity
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Cricket Career

International Debut:

Test: 3 Match 1978 Against Australia
ODI: 22 February 1978 Against Australia
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Jersey Number: 25
Major Teams: West Indies, Scotland, Middlesex, Western Province
Nature on field: Aggressive
Likes to play against: England

Records

Highest Score On ODI Debut

One Of The Only Two Men To Have Carried Their Bat Thrice In Their Career.

One Of The Only Two Men Two Score A Century In First And Last ODI Innings.

He Was The Highest Run Scorer In Test And Had Highest Number Of Centuries By The Time He Retired, A Record Broken By Sachin Tendulkar Years Later.

Career Turning Point: A Score Of 148 On Debut Against Australia Gave Haynes The Ideal Start To His Career.

Preferences

Hobbies: Golf
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Sachin Tendulkar

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Girlfriends, Spouse and Children

Marital Status: Married
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Wife/Spouse: Elen Clarke Haynes
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Earnings

Net Worth: USD 600,000

Awards and recognitions

Wisden Cricketer Of The Year 1991

Nixdorf Middlesex Player Of The Year.

He Has A Total Of 55 Man Of The Match Awards To His Name.

Controversies

He Was Involved In A Brawl During Australia’s Tour In 1990-91 With Ian Healy, David Boon, Craig McDermott, And Merv Hughes.

Lesser Known Facts

He Served As A Senator In Barbados Parliament

He Runs A Foundation, The Desmond Haynes Foundation, That Aims To Provide Education And Cricket Facilities To Youth In Barbados.