West Indies Cricketer Cecil Wright becomes oldest player to retire at 85
West Indies’ Cecil Wright has finally announced his retirement from all forms of cricket at the ripe old age of 85. Wright made his first-class debut for Jamaica against a Barbados side which had Windies legends Wes Hall and Sir Garfield Sobers among their ranks.
The fast bowler announced that he will retire from the game in two week’s time. Wright will not be named alongside the legendary fast bowlers Richards and Joel Garner but in longevity, it is the other way round.
The 85-year-old claims to have played over two million games taking over 7,000 wickets in professional cricket. The Jamaican launched his career as a professional in the Central Lancashire League for Crompton.
After three years he decided to stay on in England and settled down after meeting his future wife Enid, then having a son.
Wright’s longest purple patch span five seasons as he ended up taking as many as 538 wickets in five seasons with an astounding average of a wicket in every 27 dismissals.
“Pretty good going,” said cricket Bible Wisden, referring to Wright’s stamina. “I wish I knew the reason for my longevity, but I couldn’t tell you what it is,” he told The Daily Mirror.
courtesy: indianexpress.com
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21st century India takes big, swift decisions, delivers results in time-bound manner: PM Modi
Muscat (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India of the 21st century takes big and swift decisions, moves ahead by setting big goals and delivers results in a time-bound manner.
Modi was speaking at a gathering of the Indian community in Oman's capital Muscat. The prime minister is here on a two-day visit.
"Twenty-first century India takes bold decisions and swift decisions, moves ahead with big goals, delivers results within a defined timeline," he said.
Modi hailed the recent decision of UNESCO to inscribe the 'Deepavali' festival on the List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
"Our 'diya' will now illuminate not just our homes, but entire world," he said.
It is a matter of pride for all Indians, and this "global recognition for Diwali is a recognition of that light of ours which spreads the message of hope, amity and humanity," he said.
Addressing the gathering of Indian students and the community at the 'Maitiri Parv' event, Modi said that India and Oman are tied not just by geography, but also by generations.
"Our diversity is a strong foundation of our culture. Every tradition comes with a new thinking...We Indians, wherever we go, we respect diversity," he said.
Underscoring that the Indian diaspora has become a living example of coexistence and cooperation, he said, "You are the biggest custodian of these centuries-old ties."
In his message to the youth, Modi said, "Dream big, learn deeply, innovate boldly.”
#WATCH | Oman: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Indian diaspora and students in Muscat today. He addressed them in a program called Maitri Parv, celebrating the completion of 50 years of the Indian schooling system in Oman.
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