Lionel Eustace Thomas (born 19 February 1946) is a former West Indian cricketer who played both for the Leeward Islands in West Indian domestic cricket and for Bermuda internationally.
Thomas was born in Saint Kitts, then part of the British Leeward Islands colony.West Indies / Players / Lionel Thomas – ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 20 February 2016. A right-handed batsman, Thomas made his first-class debut for the Leeward Islands during the 1966–67 Shell Shield season, against Barbados, and also played against Jamaica later in the season.First-class matches played by Lionel Thomas – CricketArchive. Retrieved 20 February 2016. Against Jamaica, he made what were to be the two highest scores of his first-class career, 44 runs in the first innings and 77 in the second.Leeward Islands v Jamaica, Shell Shield 1966/67 – CricketArchive. Retrieved 20 February 2016. However, Thomas only played two further matches for the Leewards – a friendly against the Windward Islands at the end of the 1966–67 season, and a match against the touring English team during the following season.
After emigrating to Bermuda, Thomas made his debut for the national team in 1972, in a match against the United States for the Henry Tucker Trophy.Miscellaneous matches played by Lionel Thomas – CricketArchive. Retrieved 20 February 2016. His first major international tournament was the 1979 ICC Trophy in England, where he played four matches (including the semi-final loss to Canada). Thomas made his last international appearances at the 1982 ICC Trophy.ICC Trophy matches played by Lionel Thomas – CricketArchive. Retrieved 20 February 2016. In his final match, against East Africa, he scored 68 runs.Bermuda v East Africa, ICC Trophy 1982 (Group B) – CricketArchive. Retrieved 20 February 2016. After retiring from playing, Thomas served on the selection committee for the national team, including for a period as chairman of selectors.(24 March 2008). BCB Announce Selection Committee – IslandStats.com Retrieved 20 February 2016.(9 March 2010). "Bermuda announce squad for Namibia tour" – ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
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External links Player profile and statistics at CricketArchive Player profile and statistics at ESPNcricinfo