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Larry Gomes

b. 1953

West Indian cricketer

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About Larry Gomes

Born 1953. Larry Gomes is a cricketer.

Hilary Angelo Gomes (born 13 July 1953) is a Trinidad and Tobago and West Indian former cricketer of Portuguese descent. He was a member of the squad which won the 1979 Cricket World Cup and finished as runners-up at the 1983 Cricket World Cup.

Cricket career Gomes toured England with the West Indian youth team in 1970 and made his first-class debut as a left-handed batsman for Trinidad and Tobago against New Zealand in 1971–72. He played county cricket for Middlesex between 1973 and 1976.

Gomes was a successful batsman for the West Indies, usually playing at number 3. He was part of the West Indies team which beat England 5–0 in 1984, the only time a touring side has won in England by such a margin. Gomes was named man of the match in both the First and Third Tests, in which he scored 143 and 104 respectively.

Gomes scored six centuries against Australia, most notably one on a bouncy Perth strip in 1984 that set up an innings victory. However, he is also remembered in Australia as the batsman whose wicket Dennis Lillee took during the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne in 1981 to break Lance Gibbs's world record for most Test wickets.

Coaching career At the 1997 ICC Trophy in Malaysia, Gomes served as the head coach of the Canadian team.

Honours Gomes was named Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1985. The Larry Gomes Stadium in Malabar, Arima is named after him.

Personal life Gomes lives, with his wife Ann Maire, in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada.

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Wisden Cricketer of the Year
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Hilary Angelo Gomes

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Larry Gomes?

West Indian cricketer

When was Larry Gomes born?

Larry Gomes was born on 13 July 1953 in Arima.

What is Larry Gomes's occupation?

Larry Gomes is a cricketer.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Larry Gomes

Β· Wikidata: Q6490391

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