• The first Type of Batsman is a ' Defensive Batsman', who loves to push the ball to rotate the strike for 1's, 2's, 3's & 4 runs.                                                                        
• Defensive Batsmen are excellent to connected the ball.                                               
• He hates to loft the bawl for a six. That's why he rarely loses his wicket through (a catch-out).
•  Although the First lesson of Batting is not to Loft or play a Stroke to a bawl, you have to make a solid Defense against a ball.

• He started his first-class Cricket carrier with the Barbados Cricket team in 1976.

• He gained the attention of West Indies team selectors within 2 years.

• He was available for 1 and a half Decades for the West Indian team for almost (16 years).

• His Debut was tremendous, as he scored 61 runs and stunned the opposite team.     

                                                                                                         

• He also scored 2 more fifties in the series and wrote his name as a Unique Defensive Batsman in history.                                                                      
• During a double-century stand with Sir Viv Richards in his tenth Test at Lord's (England), he achieved his highest Test score of 184.

• He played 238 ODI matches and scored 8648 runs with a magnificent average of 41.37.                

• He had made 17 tremendous centuries and 57 fifties in his entire ODI career.   

• He consecutively participated in 4 ODI World Cups (1979,1983,1987 & 1992) lasted.

                             Sir Desmond Haynes, was known for his impeccable technique and hook shot. This is one of the most famous cricket shots. His hook shot was unique because he played it with tremendous control, power, and precision. Instead of hitting the ball blindly, he waited for it to arrive. He would judge the pace and bounce of the delivery, and then use his quick reflexes and strong wrists to guide the ball to the desired area. D. Haynes' hook shot was not only a sight to behold but also a potent weapon against fast bowlers. He could use it to score runs and intimidate the opposition. Overall, the hook shot proved his skill, technique, and bravery as a batsman.

• He had Gaven his ODI Debut and scored the Fastest century against the Australian team (148). No batsmen in history achieved this milestone.     
• When West Indies won the World Cup in 1979, he had a vital Role in it.                                                                                                                                           
• He was also made World Records Partnerships with Gordon Greenidge. He played 148 Innings with him and scored 6482 Runs so far.

• He got the Wisden cricketer Award in 1991.

• Scoring A Century in their first 2 Debut Matches and in the last match of his carrier.

• When he retired, He Scored Highest Runs in ( One Day Internationals).                     
• Another Milestone is that he Scored the Fastest Century on his Debut.

• In 1994, he played his last ODI to make a Century and then Announced his Retirement From the West Indian team.                                                                                                       
• After that, he always Disappears in the Pages of history because the new generation Doesn't know him.  

• After the Discussion of the historical Example of a great Defensive Batsman, you guys know about him.

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