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| Full name | Frank Mortimer Maglinne Worrell | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 1 August 1924 Bridgetown, Saint Michael, Colony of Barbados | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 13 March 1967 (aged 42) Kingston, Jamaica | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nickname | Tae, Flanny | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Slow left arm orthodox Left arm medium | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relations | Larry Worrell (cousin) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 61) | 11 February 1948 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 26 August 1963 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1941–1947 | Barbados | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1947–1964 | Jamaica | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sir Frank Mortimer Maglinne Worrell (1 August 1924 – 13 March 1967), sometimes referred to by his nickname of Tae, was a Barbadian West Indies cricketer and Jamaican senator. A stylish right-handed batsman and useful left-arm seam bowler, he became famous in the 1950s as the second black captain of the West Indies cricket team. Along with Everton Weekes and Clyde Walcott, he formed what was known as "The Three Ws" of the West Indian cricket. He was the first batter to have been involved in two 500-run partnerships[1] and remained the only one until Ravindra Jadeja emulated him in the 2010s.
The Frank Worrell Trophy is awarded to the winner of the frequent Test series between Australia and West Indies
He spent some time studying economics and playing in England. A memorial service was held in his honour in Westminster Abbey, the first such honour for a sportsman.
In 2009, Worrell was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.[2] He is widely regarded as the Nelson Mandela of cricket.[3]
- ^ "500-run partnerships".
- ^ Cricinfo (2 January 2009). "ICC and FICA launch Cricket Hall of Fame". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
- ^ "Pt 4 – 'The Nelson Mandela of cricket' | Legends of Cricket | Video | ESPNcricinfo.com". Cricinfo. Retrieved 5 November 2020.