October 25, 2021: KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) extends commendations to Sir
Gordon Greenidge and Sir Desmond Haynes on receiving Honorary Degrees of Doctor of Laws from
the University of the West Indies.

Sirs Greenidge and Haynes were awarded Honorary Doctorates on Saturday, October 23 at the
Graduation ceremony of the Cave Hill Campus. Sir Cuthbert Gordon Greenidge was one of the most
successful opening batsmen of the game, averaging 44.72 in Tests, largely in partnership with Sir
Desmond Haynes, who averaged 42.29 in the same format. No other opening pair has scored as
many runs together in international cricket.

WIPA President and CEO, Wavell Hinds, expressed his commendations: “We salute Sir Gordon
Greenidge and Sir Desmond Haynes for their contribution to West Indies and international cricket
and the award of Honorary Doctorates in recognition of that contribution. It is a well-deserved
honor that all West Indians can be proud of.”