Name:

Gabriel, Richard Simeon

Date of Birth:

04 Jun 1952

Gender:

Men

Place of Birth:

Point Fortin, Trinidad and Tobago

Career:

ODI: 1984 - 1984

Teams:

West Indies (Country)
Trinidad and Tobago (Regional)

Gus Logie steers Windies to win (1984)

Richard Simeon Gabriel was a West Indian cricketer from Trinidad and Tobago. Born on June 5, 1952 , Gabriel was a right-handed opening batsman who had a relatively brief international career.

Career Highlights:

• Made his debut for Trinidad and Tobago at just 16 years old in 1969, making him the youngest player to represent the national team at that time
• Played 11 One Day Internationals for the West Indies, all in 1983-84
• Got his chance in international cricket only at age 31
• His 11 ODIs came during the Benson & Hedges World Series Cup, which also involved Australia and Pakistan

Gabriel was primarily an opening batsman who represented Trinidad and Tobago in domestic cricket for many years before getting his international opportunity. His international career was concentrated in a single tournament series, which was typical of the era when squad rotation was less common.

Despite his relatively short international career, Gabriel’s longevity in domestic cricket (playing from 1969 into the 1980s) and his early debut at 16 years old demonstrate his talent and dedication to the sport. His late international debut at 31 reflects the competitive nature of West Indies cricket during the 1970s and early 1980s, when the team was at its strongest.