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Welcome to our deep dive into the incredible career of Desmond Haynes, one of the most dependable and iconic cricketers to ever represent the West Indies.  In this video, we explore the life and legacy of Desmond Leo Haynes, born on 15 February 1956 in Barbados. Known for his calm nature and consistent performance, Haynes played a vital role in the success of the West Indies cricket team during their golden years. With a career spanning from 1978 to 1994, Haynes was not just a top-class opening batsman but also a record-setter in both Test and One Day International (ODI) formats.  He played 116 Test matches, scoring over 7,487 runs with 18 centuries, and in 238 ODIs, he scored 8,648 runs with 17 centuries, making him one of the highest run-getters in ODI history at the time of his retirement. Haynes still holds the record for the highest ODI debut score (148 runs) and is one of only two players in the world to score centuries in both his first and last ODI matches.  This video also highlights:  His historic partnership with Gordon Greenidge, widely regarded as the best opening pair in cricket history.  His performances in 4 different Cricket World Cups (1979–1992).  How he carried his bat 3 times in Test innings—a rare feat.  His domestic and county stints with Barbados, Middlesex, and Western Province.  His leadership off the field, contributions to cricket after retirement, and induction into the ICC Hall of Fame in 2021.  From powerful centuries to gritty match-saving knocks, from controversies to calm mentorship, this is the complete story of Desmond Haynes, the unsung hero of Caribbean cricket.  📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more detailed cricket biographies, rare stories, and forgotten legends.  #DesmondHaynes #WestIndiesCricket #CricketLegends #ODIMaster #TestCricket #CricketBiography #GordonGreenidge #WIcricket #CricketHistory #WorldCupHeroes #CricketStats #BarbadosCricket #ICC #CricketRecords #CricketHighlights  I hope you like the video of Desmond Haynes—The Man Behind West Indies’ Golden Era | Records, Stats & Legacy.

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00:00Desmond Haynes born on 15 February 1956 in Barbados.

00:04He is one of the greatest opening baseman to ever represent the West Indies.

00:08A calm and composed cricketer, Desmond Haynes had a long and successful international career

00:15that spanned from 1978 to 1994.

00:18He was a key member of the West Indies Golden Era, playing a major role in their dominance.

00:23Especially in the one day former, Desmond Haynes was part of the 1979 World Cup winning team

00:30and played in four different World Cups 1979, 1983, 1987, and 1992.

00:37In the 1983 World Cup, he helped West Indies to reach the finals where they ended up as

00:43runner-up.

00:44In Test cricket, Desmond Haynes played 116 Test matches and scored 7,487 runs at an impressive

00:51average of 42.29.

00:54He registered 18th century with his highest score being 184, against England at Lourdes

00:59in 1980.

01:01What made Desmond Haynes stand out was his ability to anchor the innings.

01:05Unlike some of his more flamboyant teammates, Desmond Haynes was known for his controlled,

01:10measured batting.

01:11He would grind out runs when needed and accelerate when the time was right.

01:16One of his most unique aspects of his Test career was that he carried his bat through

01:21the innings three times, sometimes achieved by only one other player in Test history,

01:26Dean Elgar of South Africa.

01:28This shows his resilience and commitment, even when wicket falls around him.

01:33Interestingly, Desmond Haynes is also one of the very few players to have been dismissed

01:38handle the ball.

01:39An extremely rare wards of dismissal.

01:41This happened during a Test match against India on 24 November 1983.

01:46Early in his career Desmond Haynes had difficulty handling spin-balling.

01:50But over the time, he worked on his technique and became a reliable player of both pace

01:55and spin.

01:56A great example of this improvement came during the 1989 series in Australia, where he scored

02:0275 and 143 on a spinning Sydney cricket ground pitch, helping West Indies maintain their dominance.

02:09Desmond Haynes made an unforgettable entrance in Wonder International.

02:14On his ODI debut in 1978 against Australia, he smashed 148 runs, which is still the highest

02:21score by any player on ODI debut.

02:24It remains a record even today.

02:25This innings also included the fastest century on debut, and he won the Man of the Match award

02:31right away.

02:32In total, he played 238 ODIs, scoring 8,648 runs at an average of 41.37.

02:41He scored 17 ODI centuries, and his highest score was 152 not out against India in 1989.

02:48He was especially successful against Australia, against whom he scored 6 centuries, more than

02:54against any other team.

02:56Desmond Haynes also holds a unique record.

02:59Desmond Haynes is one of the only two cricketers in history to have scored centuries in both

03:03their first and last ODI matches.

03:06The other players to achieve this rare feat is England Dennis Amis.

03:10In World Cups, Desmond Haynes featured in 25 matches, scoring 854 runs at an average of

03:1637.13, including one century and three fifties.

03:21Desmond Haynes shared the crease with fellow Barbarian Gordon Greenwich in what is widely regarded

03:26as one of the greatest opening partnerships in the history of cricket.

03:30Together, they gave the West Indies a strong foundation in countless matches, frustrating

03:35ballers with their solid defense and powerful stroke play.

03:39Their chemistry at the crease lasted for over a decade and was a key factor in West Indies'

03:44dominance during the 1980s.

03:46Desmond Haynes was also a star in fourth-class cricket.

03:49He played 95 matches for Middlesex in English county cricket, scoring 7,071 runs at an average

03:56of 49.1, with the best of 250 not out against Sussex.

04:01He was awarded the Middlesex county cap in 1989 and played at Lord's until 1994.

04:08Back home he played for Barbados featuring in 63 matches and scoring 4,843 runs at an average

04:15of 49.92.

04:16Later, he also played for the Western Province in South Africa, where he made 1,340 runs

04:24in 21 matches, with the best of 202 not out.

04:27Overall, in first-class cricket Desmond Haynes scored 26,030 runs at an average of 45.90,

04:35including 61 centuries.

04:37In 419 Lister matches, he scored 15,651 runs at an average of 42.07, with the top score

04:45of 152 not out.

04:47He won an incredible 55-time Man of the Match award across formats, which shows how often

04:53he made match-winning contributions.

04:55Although he was known for his calm demeanor, Desmond Haynes was not afraid to stand his ground.

05:01In the 1990 series against Australia, he had heated on-field exchanges with players like

05:06Ian Healy, Merv Hughes, Craig McDermott and David Boone, who even gave him the nickname

05:12Desi.

05:13He was also known for his using tactical delays to upset the opposition rhythm, most notably

05:18against England in the 1989-90 Test series.

05:22Desmond Haynes' contribution to cricket has been widely recognized.

05:26He was named Wisdom Cricketer of the Year in 1991.

05:29In 2021, he was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

05:34The BBC and Trinidad and Tobago Guardian both regard him as one of the greatest players of

05:39all time.

05:40His style was praised for his timing, alicans and controlled power, making him a pillar in

05:46the West Indies lineup for nearly two decades.

05:48Desmond Haynes played his last first-class match in 1997 for Western Province, where he

05:53made 83 runs in the first inning and was dismissed for a tuck in the second.

05:58After retirement, he stayed active in cricket.

06:01He served as chairman of the selector for the Barbados Cricket Association, became president

06:06of the Carlton Cricket Club, and worked as secretary of the West Indies Players Association.

06:11He was also a government senator in Barbados and chairman of the National Sports Council.

06:16Outside of cricket, Desmond Haynes enjoyed playing golf to relax.

06:20A biography titled Lines of Barbados was published, celebrating his life and career.

06:25The title a clever play on his middle name, Leo.

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