The cricket fraternity is mourning the loss of Charlie Davis, the former West Indies and T&T middle-order batsman and off spinner.
Davis passed away on Friday at the age of 82.
He came into national prominence in 1960, when as a 16-year-old, he scored 115 for North Trinidad versus South Trinidad.
In 15 Tests, Davis scored 1,301 runs, including four centuries and four half-centuries.
His average of 54.2 is ranked among only eight West Indian batsmen to achieve that landmark.
In his First-Class career (1960-1976) Davis scored 5,538 runs (41.32), including 14 centuries, and managed 63 wickets (39.36) with his medium-pacers.
TTCB President and CWI Vice-President, Azim Bassarath, says while Davis only played only 15 Test matches, he stood out in a star studded West Indies team of the late 1960s and early 1970s playing with Sir Gary Sobers, Roy Fredericks, Rohn Kanhai, Seymour Nurse, and Clive Lloyd.
“He will be remembered as a solid, middle-order batsman who when called upon rescued the West Indies from many sticky situations adapting his batting style to effective use,” said Bassarath.
Also expressing condolences is WIPA President and CEO, Wavell Hinds, who said, “The cricketing fraternity is saddened at the passing of Charles Davis. May his soul rest in peace; we extend our condolences to his family and friends.”
