Bernard Julien Obituary: A Look Back At The Journey Of West Indies’ 1975 World Cup Hero

Bernard Julien, left-arm seamer and right-handed batsman, featured in 24 Tests and 12 ODIs for West Indies. The 1975 World Cup winner is remembered for his flair, determination, and lasting influence on Caribbean cricket

Bernard Julien Obituary
Bernard Julien, former West Indies allrounder and 1975 World Cup champion, has died at the age of 75 in Valsayn, Trinidad. Photo: X/@windiescricket
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  • Bernard Julien, the former West Indies allrounder and 1975 World Cup winner, passed away aged 75 in Valsayn, Trinidad

  • Julien was a key contributor in West Indies’ 1975 World Cup triumph, taking eight wickets in the knockout stages and chipping in with a crucial 26 in the final against Australia

  • Cricket West Indies remembers Julien as a wholehearted player whose legacy helped launch their golden era

Bernard Julien, the gifted left-arm allrounder who played a crucial role in West Indies’ triumph at the 1975 Cricket World Cup, has died aged 75. The former cricketer passed away on Saturday in Valsayn, a town in northern Trinidad.

Julien’s career, though relatively brief at the international level, sparkled with moments that helped define West Indies’ rise to global dominance. Between 1973 and 1977, he featured in 24 Tests and 12 ODIs, earning a reputation as a lively, attacking cricketer who could swing games with both bat and ball.

One of Julien’s most memorable individual performances came at Lord’s in 1973, when he struck a commanding 121 against England, his maiden Test hundred, before returning the following year to take a five-wicket haul against the same opposition.

Julien also enjoyed success in English county cricket, representing Kent from 1970 to 1977, where his all-round exploits made him a fan favourite.

His international career, however, ended prematurely when he joined the rebel West Indies squad that toured apartheid South Africa in 1982–83, a move that effectively shut the door on his return to mainstream cricket.

Cricket West Indies President Dr Kishore Shallow paid tribute to Julien’s legacy while urging the sport to embrace its full history. "As we honour Bernard Julien, we must also reflect with empathy and inclusion," Shallow said.

"His passing is a reminder that those who devoted their lives to West Indies cricket never truly leave us. His contributions, on and off the field, will forever be part of our story. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones."

Bernard Julien leaves behind the memory of a cricketer who embodied flair, fight, and the unmistakable spirit of West Indies cricket at its dawn of greatness.

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