Wayne Daniel
Barbadian cricketer, played for West Indies
Born
January 16th, 1956
69 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Barbados
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Born in Barbados, a prominent cricketer excelled as a fast bowler. Represented the West Indies in international cricket from 1975 to 1983. Played in 29 Test matches and 104 One Day Internationals (ODIs). Contributed to the team's successes during a period of dominance in world cricket. His pace and wicket-taking ability made a significant impact in several key matches.
Played 29 Test matches for West Indies
Took over 100 wickets in One Day Internationals
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