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Lance Gibbs

West Indian cricketer · Australia · On the map · Athletes · Born 1934 · age 92

Lancelot Richard Gibbs is a former West Indies cricketer, one of the most successful spin bowlers in Test cricket history. He took 309 Test wickets, only the second player to pass 300, the first spinner to pass that milestone, and had an exceptional economy rate of under two runs per over.

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Career 4

ClubYears
South Australia cricket team1969-1970
Warwickshire County Cricket Club1967-1973
West Indies cricket team1958-1976
Guyana1953-1975

Awards

Wisden Cricketer of the Year1972

About this person

He was a member of the squad which won the 1975 Cricket World Cup.

Country
Australia
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1934 · age 92