Sir Everton Weekes

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on Thursday announced that the iconic West Indies batsman Sir Everton Weekes' will have a prominent place in its proposed museum.

Former India batsman Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday condoled the demise of Sir Everton Weekes, saying that he heard many stories about the batting heroics of the Windies legend.

Cricket's biggest names, most of whom could hear only stories of Sir Everton Weekes' exploits from the bygone era, on Thursday remembered the "great" batsman and a "greater human being" in glowing tributes after he died aged 95.

Former West Indies batsman Vivian Richards on Thursday extended his thoughts and prayers to the legendary batsman and 'true icon' Everton Weekes, who died yesterday at the age of 95.

The eyes of the cricket world will be firmly fixed on The Rose Bowl in Southampton from July 8 onwards as England take on West Indies in the first of a three-match Test series. Former West Indies fast bowler and renowned commentator Ian Bishop, who will be commentating on the series, in a conversation with TOI talked about no crowd matches and the ban of saliva on the ball.

West Indies Test batsman Shamarh Brooks has credited late West Indian legend Sir Everton Weekes for his role in helping the 31 year old become a better cricketer.

Legendary batsman Everton Weekes, the last of the famed West Indies 'Three Ws', died Wednesday at the age of 95 and was hailed as "a founding father" of the sport in the Caribbean. "Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of an icon. A legend, our hero, Sir Everton Weekes," tweeted Cricket West Indies, sending out their condolences to Weekes' family, friends and fans.

West Indies and England players wore black armbands during their warm-up fixtures on Thursday in the memory of former cricketer Everton Weekes, who passed away at the age of 95.

Sri Lankan batsman Kamindu Mendis has matched Don Bradman's record by reaching 1,000 Test runs in just his 13th innings. He accomplished this during the second Test against New Zealand with an unbeaten score of 182. Sri Lanka declared at a commanding total of 602 for 5 and is targeting their first series win over New Zealand since 2009.

Statistical highlights on day one of the third Test between India and Sri Lanka on Saturday.

Former India wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer says he is proud of current Test captain Virat Kohli.

Statistical highlights on the second day of the opening cricket Test between India and Australia on Friday.

The next international assignment for the Indian men's senior cricket team will be a 2 Test series against the West Indies in the Caribbean.

Check live cricket score, scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary of 1st Test match between England and West Indies on Times of India

As guest editor of Times Sport, legendary Vivian Richards came across as a multi-faceted personality, with a deep knowledge of sport and world around him.