Roy Marshall

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1. When was Roy Marshall born?April 25, 1930
2. Where was Roy Marshall born?Saint Thomas, Barbados
3. What is the test matches for west indies?4 (November 1951 - February 1952)
4. What is the county cricket affiliation?Hampshire (1953-1972)
5. Who was Roy Marshall?Roy Marshall was a fast and fearless cricketer from Barbados who played for the West Indies and later for Hampshire in England. He was known for his powerful batting and strong leadership.
6. When did he start playing first‑class cricket?He made his first‑class debut for Barbados when he was just 15 years old, in January 1946. That was a very early start for a cricket star.

First-Class Cricket: The highest standard of domestic cricket, characterized by multi-day matches and significant historical prestige.
Opening Partnership: The combined runs scored by the two batsmen who begin an innings, often a crucial factor in a team's success.
County Championship: The premier domestic first-class cricket competition in England and Wales, with a long and storied history.
Wisden Cricketers of the Year: An annual selection by the esteemed cricket almanack Wisden, recognizing outstanding individual performances in the preceding season.