Britain has recognised West Indies cricketing great and former batsman Gordon Greenidge in its New Year Honours 2020 list, report agencies.
Former opening batsman Greenidge, a key figure in Lloyd’s team, has been accorded Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (KCMG), according to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
Greenidge was honoured for services to cricket and to the development of sport, the BBC reported.
Born in England, the 68-year-old represented Barbados and Hampshire Cricket Club.
He made his mark in his 17-year-career opening the batting for one of the most dominant West Indies teams, many of those years alongside fellow Barbadian Desmond Haynes. He guided Bangladesh to the 1999 World Cup after winning the 1997 ICC Trophy as coach.
Greenidge played 108 Test matches and scored 7,588 runs at an average of 44.7. In 128 One-Day Internationals, he scored 5,134 runs at an average of 45.
