debut: 3/6/03
9,995 runs
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Deryck Murray, the sharp and reliable wicketkeeper from Trinidad and Tobago, was a vital figure in the West Indies’ victorious 1975 World Cup campaign. Known for his calm presence behind the stumps and his cricketing intelligence, Murray played a quiet but crucial role in the team’s success, both with the gloves and the bat.
The team’s first-choice wicketkeeper, who was a steadying force throughout the tournament, and subsequently became an iconic influence on generations of wicketkeepers to follow, is among the legends being recognised for their contribution during the Cricket West Indies and the West Indies Players’ Association awards gala being held on Sunday, June 22, at the Wyndham Grand Barbados.
His safe hands, quick reflexes, and sharp awareness made him a key component of the West Indies’ strong fielding unit. In a tournament where every mistake could prove costly, Murray’s consistency behind the stumps helped create pressure and convert half-chances into wickets—especially against the likes of Australia and Pakistan.
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