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- 1 2 First-class matches played by Shirlon Williams – CricketArchive. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
- ↑ Leeward Islands v Windward Islands, Other First-Class matches in West Indies 1979/80 – CricketArchive. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
- ↑ Trinidad and Tobago v Leeward Islands, Shell Shield 1982/83 – CricketArchive. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
- ↑ Highest partnership for each wicket for Leeward Islands – CricketArchive. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
- ↑ List A matches played by Shirlon Williams – CricketArchive. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
- ↑ Winston Williams – CricketArchive. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
