Drakes previously coached West Indies Women to the ICC World T20 in 2016.
Drakes played 12 Tests for the West Indies between 2002 and 2004, and appeared in 35 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) from 1995 to 2004.
Vasbert Conniel Drakes, born August 5, 1969, is a former West Indian cricketer who hails from Barbados
Test cricket has been rather kind to “elderly” debutants over the last month. Adam Voges announced himself with a century, while Luke Ronchi scored a blistering half-century that turned the tide in New Zealand’s favour.
Davison, who played considerable amount of domestic cricket in Australia, from the fourth over began his wrath on the West Indies bowlers.
West Indian all-rounder pulls off a stunning one handed catch to dismiss Canada's John Davison.
Let us look at an all-time XI with players made up of ducky names.
Shillingford underwent remedial work in Barbados under the guidance of Vasbert Drakes.
Surrey's Harold Heygate got dismissed while desperately strapping his pads over a blue serge suit. He became the first man in history of cricket to be timed out — although the scorecards said 'out, absent’.
On February 23, 2003, a low-profile clash between Canada and West Indies during the 2003 World Cup was suddenly thrust into limelight, thanks to John Davison’s breathtaking century that threatened to cause a major upset. His hundred came off just 67 deliveries, a record for the fastest century ever in World Cup history at the time. Karthik Parimal travels back in time to relive that glorious day of cricket.