Carlisle Best, Date of Birth

    

Carlisle Best

West Indian cricketer

Date of Birth: 14-May-1959

Profession: cricketer

Nationality: Barbados

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Carlisle Best

  • Carlisle Alonza Best (born 14 May 1959) is a Barbadian former cricketer who played eight Tests and 24 One Day Internationals for the West Indies.
  • He represented the West Indies at the 1987 World Cup. A right-handed batsman, Best hit his first scoring shot on his Test debut for six runs.
  • This was only the second time in the history of Test cricket that this feat had been achieved.
  • Over his career, Best made one century in each international format (both coming against England), and also captained West Indies B on a tour of Zimbabwe. Best was known for his unusual habit of commentating on himself while batting.
  • Following his replacement in the West Indies side by Brian Lara, and other perceived slights to Barbados, local fans boycotted a Test match, costing their cricket board an estimated £100,000.
  • Best now works for a bank and in the media.

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