Gerry Alexander

Gerry Alexander

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Gerry Alexander is a former West Indies cricketer who captained the national team during the late 1950s. Known for his leadership skills and tactical acumen, Alexander played a significant role in shaping the West Indies cricket landscape. His tenure as captain included notable series, but it was also marked by controversy, including his decision to expel Roy Gilchrist from the team during a tour of India in 1959. This incident has since been revisited in discussions about race and justice in West Indies cricket.

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Gilchrist was sent home by West Indian skipper Gerry Alexander.

Gilchrist story distorted | Letters
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-07-31
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Gerry Alexander was the captain who sent Roy Gilchrist home early for disobeying orders.

‘UNJUSTLY TERMINATED’ | Sports | Jamaica Gleaner
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-07-23
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