Nationality: West Indies
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Date of Birth: 1989-01-14 Age: 36
Johnson Charles, a talented and powerful cricketer from the West Indies, has made a name for himself through his explosive batting and versatile wicketkeeping skills.
Born on January 14, 1989, in St.
Lucia, Charles has represented the West Indies in various formats, contributing immensely to the team's success.
Similar to his fellow teammate, Dwayne Smith, Charles is known for his ability to effortlessly strike the ball square on either side of the wicket.
It is his exceptional power-hitting that has established him as a crucial opener for the West Indies in T20 cricket.
His remarkable talent was evident during the T20 World Cup in 2012 and 2016, where he played vital roles in both championship-winning campaigns for the West Indies.
In the 2016 World T20 semi-final match against India in Mumbai, the world witnessed Charles' incredible batting skills.
Smashing 52 runs off just 36 balls, he set up an impressive victory for the West Indies.
This outstanding performance earned him recognition, and he was honored by the St Lucia Prime Minister, who announced the naming of a grandstand at Beausejour Stadium, now known as the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, in Charles' honor.
Charles has also displayed flashes of brilliance in other international matches.
In 2012, he scored a brilliant 84 against England in Pallekele and followed it up with a commendable knock of 57 against Australia in Brisbane in 2013.
His innings against Australia was particularly significant as it helped the West Indies secure their first win over Australia in any format in 16 years.
Furthermore, he scored a century in the fifth ODI during the Australian tour, cementing his place in the West Indies ODI squad.
Despite his evident talent, Charles has struggled to find consistency in his performances.
As a result, his position in the West Indies team has been less secure compared to other players.
With Denesh Ramdin and Andre Fletcher also vying for the wicketkeeper's position, Charles' wicketkeeping skills have been utilized sparingly.
In addition to his international endeavors, Charles has also contributed to domestic cricket.
He initially played for the Antigua Hawksbills in the inaugural Caribbean Premier League (CPL) in 2013 before moving on to represent the St Lucia Zouks.
Looking at Charles' career statistics, it is apparent that he possesses immense talent and potential.
However, his struggles with consistency have prevented him from reaching greater heights.
Despite this, his explosive power-hitting and reliable wicketkeeping skills make him a valuable asset to the West Indies cricket team.
As Johnson Charles continues his cricketing journey, fans and critics alike eagerly await to see if he can unlock the consistency code and fulfill his true potential as a formidable batsman and wicketkeeper.
Batting Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 | 152 | 151 | 7 | 4174 | 107 | 27.64 | 3019 | 138.26 | 1 | 27 | 218 | 397 |
| T10 | 49 | 47 | 5 | 934 | 73 | 19.87 | 508 | 183.86 | 0 | 7 | 54 | 103 |
| T20I | 28 | 28 | 0 | 675 | 118 | 24.11 | 472 | 143.01 | 1 | 1 | 37 | 70 |
| ODI | 10 | 10 | 0 | 254 | 66 | 25.40 | 272 | 93.38 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 32 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 62 | 6.1 | 31.00 | 10.16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 7 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | - | 8.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2025-02-07
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