Nickname Ridley Jacobs
Born (DOB) 26 Nov 1967
Age 58 Years
Role Right Handed Wicket-Keeper
National Side West Indies Legends
Fantasy Credits 8.5, Points 86
Ridley Jacobs is a Right Handed Wicket-Keeper from West Indies Legends and is recognized as one of the top players in Cricket. Ridley Jacobs has garnered significant respect and admiration from fans across the globe. Ridley Jacobs is an international Cricketer who currently plays for West Indies Legends. He has a remarkable career, achieving, with 8.5 fantasy credits and 86 fantasy points points, Ridley Jacobs is a strategic pick for fantasy Cricket enthusiasts. Find more about Ridley Jacobs's stats and highlights on Possible11.
The Mr. Dependable of the Caribbean, Ridley Jacobs at times seemed to be a little uncoordinated behind the stumps but was regarded as a competent wicket-keeper. The short and podgy glovie may not have been a very fluent stroke maker but could easily use the power in his broad shoulders and hit a few lusty blows. Jacobs had to wait until he turned 31 of a Test debut against South Africa in 1998-99.
He developed a liking towards fast bowling and scored his first century against a fiery Proteas bowling line up, including the likes of Donald, Pollock and Ntini. His ability to occupy the crease for long periods proved essential, at a time with West Indies cricket on the decline.
By mid 2004 Jacobs’ performance behind the wickets fell drastically which eventually caused a decline in his overall form. As a result he was dropped from the Test side, after which he permanently retired from international cricket.
