Leslie Arthur Walcott (18 January 1894 – 27 February 1984) was a West Indian

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between 1925–26 and 1935-36 as a batsman, off-spinner and, in 1934-35, wicket-keeper. In January 1930 he scored 73 not out against the MCC and was selected to play shortly afterwards in the first Test played at home by the West Indies, against England at Bridgetown. He made 24 and 16 not out and took the wicket of George Gunn. He was one of four players omitted for the Second Test, and played no further Test cricket. He continued playing for Barbados until he was 42, captaining the side in several matches. Walcott was born at

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. He was educated at Combermere School and Harrison College. In 1923 he became games master at Harrison College, and in 1932 moved to

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. There he made a significant contribution and coached several Barbadian players including Wilfred Farmer, Michael Frederick,

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. Walcott died at Saint Michael Parish, Barbados at the age of 90. He was not related to Clyde Walcott.''Wisden'' 1985, p. 1203.

References

External links

Leslie Walcott at Cricket Archive

{{DEFAULTSORT:Walcott, Leslie 1894 births 1984 deaths West Indies Test cricketers Barbadian cricketers Barbados cricketers Cricketers from Saint Michael, Barbados People educated at Harrison College (Barbados)