19 Facts About Frank Worrell

Sir Frank Mortimer Maglinne Worrell, sometimes referred to by his nickname of Tae, was a West Indies cricketer and Jamaican senator.

Frank Worrell was the first of the two batsmen to have been involved in two 500-run partnerships in first-class cricket, the latter being Ravindra Jadeja.

The Frank Worrell Trophy is awarded to the winner of the frequent Test series between Australia and West Indies.

Frank Worrell spent some time studying economics and playing in England.

In 2009, Worrell was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

Frank Worrell is widely regarded as the Nelson Mandela of Cricket.

Frank Worrell was born in Barbados, within a mile of its Test ground.

Frank Worrell played first class cricket for Barbados when he first came to prominence.

Frank Worrell made his highest Test score of 261 against England at Trent Bridge in 1950, and was a Wisden Cricketer of the Year for 1951.

Frank Worrell became the first black cricketer to captain the West Indies cricket team for an entire series, thus breaking the colour barriers then found in West Indian cricket.

Frank Worrell led the side on two particularly notable tours.

Frank Worrell was the first player from both sides to donate blood to the injured Contractor, which saved his life.

Frank Worrell strongly supported a closer political union between the nations of the Caribbean.

Frank Worrell was knighted for his services to cricket in 1964.

Frank Worrell was the first West Indian to carry his bat in a Test innings.

Frank Worrell died aged 42, a month after returning to Jamaica.

In March 2002, "to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Central Bank of Barbados" a limited-edition $5 banknote bearing Frank Worrell's likeness was issued.

Frank Worrell has made a special guest appearance in the 1967 Bollywood film Around the World.

Frank Worrell had a small role with actor Om Prakash and Mehmood.