Former West Indies Cricketer Everton Weekes, Last Of Famous Three Ws, Passes Away: TRIBUTES

The last of the famous three "Ws", Everton Weekes has passed away. The West Indies cricketing great was 95 years old. Weekes played alongside Frank Worrell and Clyde Walcott, with all three of them making their Test debuts in 1948.

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Worrell died in 1967, and Walcott in 2006.

After his playing career, he became a respected coach, analyst, team manager, match referee for ICC and a ICC Hall of Fame member.

Weekes made his Test debut at the age of 22 Vs England. His final fixture was against Pakistan in Trinidad a decade later.

The news of his death shook the cricket fraternity, with many pouring in their condolences.

The ICC in its obituary wrote, "One of the all-time greats of the game, Sir Everton Weekes had a short international career, but it was filled with a number of remarkable feats."

Everton Weekes, one of the game’s all-time greats, passed away at the age of 95 on Wednesday.

A look back at his life and time in cricket 👉 https://t.co/NJ9JT9ZJY7 pic.twitter.com/eoWaAmJbM6

— ICC (@ICC) July 2, 2020

Cricket West Indies President Ricky Skerritt wrote via CWI's official Twitter handle, "A most amazing pioneer in West Indies cricket. A tremendous gentleman and a wonderful human being. He was literally a founding father of our cricket. May he rest in peace."

"A most amazing pioneer in West Indies cricket. A tremendous gentleman and a wonderful human being. He was literally a founding father of our cricket. May he rest in peace."

- CWI President Ricky Skerritt pays tribute to WI legend, Sir Everton Weekes upon news of his passing. pic.twitter.com/eLRHwDzTft

— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) July 1, 2020

"Saddened to hear about the passing of WI legend Sir. Everton Weekes. Had met him during the ICC conference in Barbados. He remembered a conversation we had during his time as match referee. Condolences to his family and friends", posted former India cricketer Anil Kumble.

Saddened to hear about the passing of WI legend Sir. Everton Weekes. Had met him during the ICC conference in Barbados. He remembered a conversation we had during his time as match referee. Condolences to his family and friends. 🙏🏽

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) July 2, 2020

Indian test great VVS Laxman said, "Heard about the passing away of West Indies legend , Sir Everton Weekes. He was one of the greats of the game  My condolences to his family and loved ones."

Heard about the passing away of West Indies legend , Sir Everton Weekes. He was one of the greats of the game My condolences to his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/eQQo3QXN7F

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 1, 2020

Former England opener Mike Atherton also passed on his condolences. He wrote, "Very sad to learn of the passing of Sir Everton Weekes. A humble man who wore his greatness lightly."

Very sad to learn of the passing of Sir Everton Weekes. A humble man who wore his greatness lightly

— Mike atherton (@Athersmike) July 1, 2020

Current Indian cricket coach Ravi Shastri said, "Saddened by passing away of Sir Everton Weekes who was the last of the famous 'Three Ws'. A true humble great of the game. My thoughts and prayers are with Sir Weekes’ family and fans in this hour of grief. RIP Sir." 

Saddened by passing away of Sir Everton Weekes who was the last of the famous 'Three Ws'. A true humble great of the game. My thoughts and prayers are with Sir Weekes’ family and fans in this hour of grief. RIP Sir 🙏 - @windiescricket pic.twitter.com/cvRhdJ1yiu

— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) July 2, 2020

He played in 48 test matches, racking up 4,455 runs at an average of 58.61 per innings. He also made a world-record of five consecutive centuries in 1948 (141 Vs England; 128, 194, 162 and 101 Vs India).