Kenneth Hunnel Weekes (24 January 1912 – 9 February 1998) - better known as Bam Bam Weekes [1] - was a West Indian international cricketer who represented Jamaica (1938–1947/48) and played two Test matches on the West Indies tour of England in 1939.

Sometimes claimed to be a cousin of the renowned batsman Everton Weekes, even though his Wisden obituary denied any kinship,[1] he was the first Test cricketer to be born in the United States;[2] as of 2024, the only other US-born cricketer to have played at that level is the Sri Lankan Jehan Mubarak.[3]

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References

  1. ^ a b "Bam Bam Weekes Profile". ESPNCricinfo. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
  2. ^ "Ask Steven: Afridi's strike rate, and Amir's ban". ESPNCricinfo. March 27, 2012. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
  3. ^ "The US-born cricketer with a unique Test record". BBC Sport. July 17, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Weekes
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