Right-handed opening batter
Unofficial fan tribute — not affiliated with Sir Gordon Greenidge, their representatives, clubs, leagues, federations, or sponsors.
Origin
and identity
Greenidge attacked the new ball with a compact technique and the force of West Indies at their peak.
His back-foot power could punish the fastest bowling, yet he also possessed the concentration for long Test hundreds.
He made the opening batter an aggressor against fast bowling and helped establish the West Indian template of immediate pressure.
A defining
career arc
Sir Gordon Greenidge was born in St Peter, Barbados.
He made 93 and 107 against India in his first Test.
West Indies won the inaugural men's Cricket World Cup.
He helped West Indies retain the World Cup.
His unbeaten double century completed a then-record chase of 342.
Completed
milestones
At 44.72 in 108 matches
Including a best of 226
A landmark opening-pair aggregate
With 11 centuries
These are completed, source-backed milestones; changing live totals are intentionally excluded.
He made the opening batter an aggressor against fast bowling and helped establish the West Indian template of immediate pressure.
Editorial
references
Editorial facts and completed milestones last reviewed on September 2, 2026. This independent tribute does not imply endorsement.