Elquemedo Willett Explained

Elquemedo Willett
Birth Date:1 May 1953
Birth Place:Charlestown, Nevis
Batting:Left-handed
Bowling:Slow left-arm orthodox
Club1:Leeward Islands
Columns:2
Column1:Test
Matches1:5
Runs1:74
Bat Avg1:14.80
100S/50S1:0/0
Top Score1:26
Deliveries1:1,326
Wickets1:11
Bowl Avg1:43.81
Fivefor1:0
Tenfor1:0
Best Bowling1:3/33
Catches/Stumpings1:0/–
Column2:First-class
Matches2:98
Runs2:1,100
Bat Avg2:12.94
100S/50S2:0/1
Top Score2:56
Deliveries2:21,515
Wickets2:286
Bowl Avg2:28.43
Fivefor2:10
Tenfor2:3
Best Bowling2:8/73
Catches/Stumpings2:66/–
International:true
Country:West Indies
Testdebutagainst:Australia
Testdebutdate:9 March
Testdebutyear:1973
Lasttestdate:27 December
Lasttestagainst:India
Lasttestyear:1974
Source:http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/53227.html CricInfo
Date:10 September
Year:2022

Elquemedo Tonito Willett (born 1 May 1953) is a former West Indian international cricketer who played in five Test matches in 1973 and 1974.

He made his first-class debut for Leeward Islands in 1970–71 at the age of 17, and played his last match in the 1988–89 season. He took 8 for 73 (his best innings figures) and 3 for 44 for the West Indians against Glamorgan in 1973. During New Zealand's tour of the West Indies in 1972, Willett was considered the best of the many left-arm finger-spinners the New Zealanders faced.[1] Willett's nephew Stuart Williams has played many Tests and ODIs for the West Indies. His sons, Tonito and Akito Willett also play first-class cricket.

In July 2010, Nevis's primary sporting venue, Grove Park, was renamed Elquemedo Willett Park in his honour. The renaming ceremony was a major event for the island, with several members of the island's administration participating, including the Premier of Nevis, Joseph Parry.[2]

Willett was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2017 New Year Honours for services to sport.

Notes and References

  1. Cameron, D. (1974) Caribbean Crusade, Readers Union, Newton Abbott, p. 40
  2. http://www.nia.gov.kn/index.php/news-4/news-articles-3/357-grove-park-renamed-in-cricketers-honour "Grove Park Renamed in Cricketer’s Honour"