CLIVE LLOYD (WI)

Introduction

Clive Hubert Lloyd born 31 August 1944 in Georgetown, British Guiana (now Guyana), is a former West Indies cricketer. He captained the West Indies between 1974 and 1985 and oversaw their rise to become the dominant Test-playing nation, a position that was only relinquished in the latter half of the 1990s. He is still one of the most successful Test captains of all times.

Full name: Clive Hubert Lloyd

Nickname: Big C, Hubert

Born: August 31, 1944, Queenstown, Georgetown, Demerara, British Guiana

Current age: 64 years 4 days

Major teams: West Indies, British Guiana, Guyana, Lancashire

Batting style: Left-hand bat

Bowling style: Right-arm medium

Height: 6 ft 4 in

Education: Chatham High School, Georgetown

Test & ODI Matches: 110 & 87
Runs scored: 7515 & 1977
Batting average: 46.67 & 39.53
100s/50s: 19/39 & 1/11
Top score: 242* & 102
Wickets: 10 & 8
Bowling average: 62.20 & 26.25
Best bowling: 2/22 & 2/4
Catches: 90 & 39

Overall Career

In his youth he was one of the finest cover point fielders of his generation. His scholarly appearance and slight stoop masked his obvious talent as a batsman. He wore his famous glasses due to a fight when he was young at school, which damaged his eyes. He played for his home nation of Guyana in West Indies domestic cricket, and for Lancashire (he was made captain in 1981) in England. His Test match debut came in 1966. In 1971 he was named Wisden Cricketer of the Year. He is a cousin of spin bowler Lance Gibbs.

During his captaincy, the side had a run of 27 matches without defeat, which included 11 wins in succession. He was the first West Indian player to earn 100 international caps. Lloyd captained the West Indies in three World Cups. They won the 1975 final (Lloyd scoring a majestic century) and the 1979 final. They were very strong favourites for the 1983 final but surprisingly lost to India.

After Retirement

Since retiring as a player, Lloyd has remained heavily involved in cricket, managing the West Indies in the late 1990s, and coaching and commentating. He was an ICC match referee from 2001-2006. In 2005, Lloyd offered his patronage to Major League Cricket for their inaugural Interstate Cricket Cup in the United States, to be named the Sir Clive Lloyd Cup. He currently serves as the manager of the West Indian cricket team.

Career Batting Performance