Desmond haynes was been a world class right-handed batsman for west-indies.
he has made 17 centuries in only 238 one-day internationals.
this record was unbeaten for more than 10 years and it has been broken by wonder-boy sachin tendulkar.
Haynes and Gorden Greeniedge, another west-indian opener has exploited the bowlers at that time.
these two are recognised as the most successful opening pair in the oneday cricket.
they have made more than 15 centry-partnerships in onedays.
Gorden Greeniege is now a coach for bangla desh.
west indies team, at that time has won many crutial matches taking benefit of the partnership of these two.
no doubt, desmond haynes is been a great and useful batsman for west-indies.