Easton McMorris

Easton Dudley Ashton St John McMorris (4 April 1935 – 1 February 2022) was a West Indian cricketer. He played in 13 Tests from 1958 to 1966.[1] He toured England with the West Indies team in 1963 and 1966.[2] He was a heavy scorer for Jamaica.[3] He captained Jamaica from 1967-68 until he retired after the 1971-72 season.[4]

Career

McMorris scored a Test century against India at his home ground of Sabina Park in the 1961-62 series, adding 255 for the second wicket.[5] In the four matches he played he scored 349 runs at an average of 58.16, with a lowest score of 37.[6] He toured England with the West Indies team in 1963 and 1966.[2] He scored 190 not out against Middlesex in 1963, but it took 400 minutes.[7]

He was a heavy scorer for Jamaica, averaging over 60 in five domestic seasons, with a top score of 218 against Guyana in 1966-67.[3]

Personal life

McMorris was born in Saint Andrew, Jamaica.[4]

McMorris died on 1 February 2022, at the age of 86.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Wisden 1963, pp. 919–20.
  2. 1 2 Williamson, Martin. "Easton McMorris". Cricinfo. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
  3. 1 2 "Guyana v Jamaica 1966-67". CricketArchive. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
  4. 1 2 "Ex-West Indies and Jamaica opener Easton McMorris dies aged 86". Voice Sports. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  5. ↑ Wisden 1963, pp. 919–20.
  6. ↑ Wisden 1963, pp. 919–23.
  7. ↑ Wisden 1964, p. 300.
  8. ↑ "Former Windies batsman Easton 'Bull' McMorris dies". ESPN. 1 February 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2022.

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