Clive Lloyd facts for kids
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Clive Hubert Lloyd
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| Born | 31 August 1944 Georgetown, British Guiana (now Guyana) |
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| Nickname | Big C, Hubert, Super Cat | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Left-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm medium | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Batsman | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relations | Lance Gibbs (cousin) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 125) | 13 December 1966 v India | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 30 December 1984 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI debut (cap 9) | 5 September 1973 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | 6 March 1985 v Pakistan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1964–1983 | Guyana/British Guiana | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1968–1986 | Lancashire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Espncricinfo, 24 January 2009
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Sir Clive Hubert Lloyd (born August 31, 1944) is a former cricketer from Guyana and the West Indies captain. Many people consider him one of the greatest cricket captains ever.
Clive Lloyd led the West Indies team in three World Cups. His team won in 1975 (where he scored a century) and 1979. They reached the final in 1983 but lost to India.
He was named a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1971. Lloyd captained the West Indies from 1974 to 1985. During his time as captain, the team became one of the best in Test cricket and One Day International matches. They had an amazing streak of 27 matches without losing, including 11 wins in a row. He was the first West Indian player to play 100 international matches.
Lloyd was a tall, strong middle-order batsman and sometimes bowled medium-pace. He wore glasses because of an eye injury. He made his Test match debut in 1966. He scored 7,515 runs in Test matches, averaging 46.67. He also played for his home team, Guyana, and for Lancashire in England. Clive Lloyd is a cousin of the spin bowler Lance Gibbs. After he stopped playing, he continued to be involved in cricket as a manager, coach, and commentator. He was also an ICC match referee from 2001 to 2006.
In 2009, Lloyd was added to the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. He received a knighthood in 2020 for his great contributions to cricket. He was officially knighted at Windsor Castle in 2022.
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Early Life and Cricket Beginnings
Clive Lloyd grew up in Georgetown, which was then called British Guiana. His father worked as a chauffeur. Clive was the second oldest of six children. He became captain of his school cricket team, Chatham High School, when he was just 14 years old.
When he was 16, his father passed away. Clive left school to work at the Georgetown hospital to help his family. He then played club cricket for Demerara Cricket Club. He first played for British Guiana in 1964.
Cricket Career Highlights
Test Debut and Early Years
Clive Lloyd played his first Test match on December 13, 1966, against India. He scored 82 runs in his first turn at bat and 78 runs without being out in his second.
After playing in India, Lloyd joined Haslingden Cricket Club in England. He found the cold, windy, and rainy weather very different from what he was used to. He said it was a "culture shock." However, playing in these different conditions helped him improve his skills. He played for Lancashire from 1968 until 1986.
Overcoming Challenges
In 1971–72, Lloyd hurt his back while playing in Australia. He was trying to catch a ball when he fell awkwardly and felt a sharp pain. He had to spend several weeks recovering in an Adelaide hospital.
He returned to play for Guyana in February 1972. He scored 60 runs in one match and then 133 and 104 runs (not out) in another. He was called back to play for the West Indies. In one match, he was run out for 43 runs, which made some fans upset and caused a brief delay in the game. Lloyd had to speak on the radio to ask for calm so the game could continue.
Record-Breaking Innings
In 1975, during a Test match against India in Mumbai, Lloyd scored his highest ever score in first-class cricket: 242 runs, not out. This amazing performance helped the West Indies win the final match of the series. He batted for over seven hours and had a huge partnership of 250 runs with Deryck Murray.
World Cup Glory
In the 1975 Cricket World Cup Final against Australia, the West Indies were in trouble early in the game. But Clive Lloyd came to the crease and scored 102 runs from just 85 balls. This was his only century in One Day International matches. He hit a huge six off Dennis Lillee, one of Australia's fastest bowlers. With Rohan Kanhai, he added 149 runs, helping the West Indies win the match by 17 runs.
Building a Champion Team
The West Indies team had a tough tour of Australia in 1975–76, losing the Test series 5–1. This experience made Clive Lloyd determined to build a stronger team. He focused on developing fast bowlers. Soon, players like Andy Roberts, Michael Holding, Joel Garner, and Colin Croft helped the West Indies become an incredibly successful team. They became known as fierce competitors and winners.
Later Career and Recognition
Clive Lloyd led the West Indies on a tour of New Zealand in 1979. This tour had some controversial moments due to umpiring decisions. Lloyd later said he regretted how things went and wished he had handled them differently.
In 1985, Lloyd was honored with the Order of Australia for his great influence on cricket, especially in Australia.
After retiring from playing, Lloyd continued to support cricket. In 2005, he offered his support to Major League Cricket in the United States. His son, Jason Clive Lloyd, was a goalkeeper for the Guyana national football team. In 2007, a book about Clive Lloyd called Supercat was published.
Personal Life
Clive Lloyd is a big fan of the English football club Everton FC.
