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Lancelot Richard Gibbs (born 29 September 1934) 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 (after Fred Trueman) to pass 300, the first spinner to pass that milestone, and had an exceptional economy rate of under two runs per over.
With his lissom figure and unusually long fingers, West Indies offspinner Lance Gibbs extracted pronounced turn and bounce, which he paired with a fierce accuracy, all from an unusual, chest-on...
- Male
- October 29, 1934
- West Indies
Sep 30, 2020 · Lance Gibbs was one of the greatest off-spinners in the history of the game, but it was a season in county cricket in 1971 that earned him a Wisden Cricketer of the Year award. Lance Gibbs played on for Warwickshire until 1973 and for West Indies until 1976.
Lance Gibbs is a West Indian cricketer who was one of the most successful bowlers of the 1960s and the longtime record holder for most wickets taken in Test (international two-innings, five-day) matches. He is remembered as one of the most effective spin bowlers in the history of international.
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May 14, 2023 · Listen to the first part of an extended interview with Lance Gibbs, the legendary West Indian off-spinner who holds the record for 309 Test wickets. Learn about his early life, bowling style, and fielding position in this podcast episode.
Lance Gibbs was a legendary West Indies spinner who took 309 Test wickets, a world record at the time. He played 79 Tests from 1958 to 1976 and also managed the team in 1991.
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