Elquemedo Willett
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Elquemedo Tonito Willett Template:Post-nominals (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.[3]
References
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- ↑ Cameron, D. (1974) Caribbean Crusade, Readers Union, Newton Abbott, p. 40
- ↑ "Grove Park Renamed in Cricketer’s Honour" Template:Webarchive – Nevis Island Administration. Retrieved 19 May 2015.
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