History of West Indies cricket

The Calypso islands saw more and more emergence of cricket and soon started to dominate the world of cricket.

• An English team  toured the West Indies in 1934–35.
• England won the first Test in Barbados.
• Windies won the second Test by 217 runs, and a drawn third Test saw the series go to a decider at Sabina Park in Jamaica.
• A massive 270 not out from George Headley helped Windies in declaring their innings on 535 for 7.
• The West Indies had secured their first Test series victory.
• In 1948, West Indies toured newly independent India.
• After three high-scoring draws against the Indians, the West Indians wrapped up the fourth  Test by an innings before a thrilling fifth Test, which left the Indians six runs away from victory, leading the West Indies to a series win.
• 1950 saw another tour of England. The series saw the emergence of West Indies spinning duo, Sonny Ramadhin and Alf Valentine.