Maurice Fernandes

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Maurice Fernandes West Indies (WI)
Batting style	Right-handed batsman (RHB)
Bowling type	-
	Tests	First-class
Matches	2	46
Runs scored	49	2,087
Batting average	12.25	28.20
100s/50s	0/0	4/9
Top score	22	141
Balls bowled	0	unknown
Wickets	0	5
Bowling average	-	36.60
5 wickets in innings	0	0
10 wickets in match	0	0
Best bowling	-/-	2/29
Catches/stumpings	0/0	30/0
Test debut: 23 June 1928 Last Test: 21 February 1930 Source: [1]

Maurius Pacheco Fernandes, known as "Maurice", (August 12, 1897-May 8, 1981) was a West Indian Test cricketer who was part of the first West Indies Test side in 1928, though he was dropped after one match. He was later the captain for the West Indies' first Test victory at Georgetown in 1929-30.

Fernandes was born in Georgetown, British Guiana and captained the British Guianese side many times in inter-Caribbean matches. He died in Georgetown.

Preceded by Nelson Betancourt

West Indies Test cricket captains 1929-30

Succeeded by Karl Nunes