5 West Indies cricketers of Indian origin who played for the West Indies

5 West Indies cricketers of Indian origin
Cricketers of Indian origin who shone for West Indies

In a recent report released by the United Nations, the Indian diaspora is by far the largest in the world. But, on the shores of the Caribbean island, the scene is a bit different from rest of the world.The diaspora included people who were sent there by the British for sugarcane plantation labour in the mid 18th century.

These people have been living there for ages now and their identity has somewhat changed. From their accent, food, and clothing, nothing matches that of an Indian or an Indian diaspora residing somewhere else in the world.The British controlled the game of Cricket and tried to expand it wherever they went and it was no different on the Caribbean shores. These islands joined hands to make a united cricket team and named it West Indies.

West Indies were the undisputed rulers of Cricket from 1970 to the late 1990’s. They had four best fast bowlers in their team who tormented any batting line-ups during their heydays. The group includes Michael Holding, Andy Roberts, Joel Garner and Malcolm Marshall.Apart from bowlers, the team also produced legendary batsmen who could rip apart any bowling attack. Sir Vivian Richards alone was enough to dismantle any tough bowling attack during that period.In the name itself “West Indies”, we find “India”. 

Not only the name but even some of the greatest ever West Indies cricketers were of Indian origin, especially the Indo-Guyanese origin.Now, here we bring you a list of Indian origin West Indies cricketers who succeeded at the highest level.

Where is Faoud Bacchus and Inshan Ali ?

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IF there are no Muslim and only Hindus.

I man not interested.

Whom was the FIRST Indo to represent West Indies ? 

it was not Kanhai or Ramadhin. 

Chrissy over at your sissy forum, usually tells everyone about him 

There are a lot of Indians in west indies and since cricket is so popular in both the countries, it is pretty obvious that Indians would get selected to the national team.

The more the cricketing ties and cultural ties get better, the better it is for the countries.

Not surprised to find so many names in the list.