Ezra Moseley
West Indian cricketer (1958-2021)
Ezra Alphonsa Moseley (5 January 1958 – 6 February 2021) was a Barbadian cricketer who played in two Test matches and nine One Day Internationals for the West Indies cricket team in 1990 and 1991. He was the only member of the 1982 rebel tour to South Africa to subsequently play for the West Indies after their bans were rescinded. He notably broke Graham Gooch's hand during England's 1989–90 tour of the West Indies.
Early life
Moseley was born in Waldrons Village, Christ Church, Barbados, on 5 January 1958. He played club cricket in his home country until 1980, when Glamorgan signed him based on his impressive performances.
Career
Moseley was recommended to Welsh county club Glamorgan by Trevor Bailey and Reg Simpson and made his First Class debut in 1980, taking over a hundred wickets for Glamorgan in his first two seasons as well as receiving his county cap, before debuting for Barbados in 1981.
Although viewed as a hot prospect early in his career, a stress fracture of his back required surgery and a lengthy period of rehabilitation. Moseley signed on for the controversial West Indies "rebel tour" of South Africa in 1982, earning him a life ban from West Indies cricket. Following the tour, Moseley continued playing in South Africa for Eastern Province as well as remaining at Glamorgan until 1986, when he became a professional in the Lancashire Leagues.
The life bans on the rebel tourists were lifted in 1989, and Moseley returned to Barbados to become the first and only member of the touring parties to play for the West Indies afterwards.
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