Cricket West Indies (CWI) is mourning the lack of two esteemed former Guyana and West Indies cricketers. Joe Solomon, famend for his distinctive batting prowess within the Fifties and Sixties, handed away at 93. Clyde Butts, the previous off-spinner and Guyana captain within the Eighties, handed away on the age of 66.
Dr Kishore Shallow, President of Cricket West Indies, paid tribute, saying, “The exceptional contributions of Joe Solomon and Clyde Butts will likely be remembered not solely by these of their native Guyana but in addition by many throughout the West Indies.”
He continued, “Joe Solomon stood among the many heroes of West Indies cricket. His iconic play – the pick-up, throw, and run-out of Ian Meckiff within the tied Check – stays an indelible second in our historical past. His dedication to the sport was evident in mentoring quite a few gamers, displaying his dedication to the game’s growth. He was a real servant of the sport.”
President Shallow famous, “Clyde Butts, a stalwart determine in West Indies’ first-class historical past, displayed extraordinary adeptness as an off-spinner and captain for Guyana. His legacy prolonged past the sphere, incomes him recognition as a statesman and ambassador for the sport in Guyana and the area. In retirement, his unwavering dedication to teaching mirrored his dedication. He tirelessly invested hours, nurturing younger expertise and passionately fostering their growth throughout the sport.”
He additional remarked, “He served with distinction as Group Supervisor for the West Indies Underneath-19 crew. His distinctive management as Chairman of Selectors notably resulted in forming the triumphant crew that received the 2012 ICC T20 World Cup, a victory that introduced immense delight and glory to the individuals of the West Indies.”
Joseph Stanislaus Solomon performed 27 Check matches from 1958 to 1965. His debut in 1958 towards India in Kanpur showcased spectacular scores of 45 and 86, together with a partnership of 163 with Garfield Sobers. He gained fame for his run-out of the final Australian batsman, resulting in the well-known tied Check in December 1960 on the Gabba in Brisbane.
Clyde Godfrey Butts made his Check debut in 1987 at Bourda Oval and performed seven Checks throughout West Indies’ dominant period. He stood among the many main bowlers within the West Indies first-class championship within the Eighties, concluding his profession with 348 first-class wickets. After retirement, he served as an administrator, chairing the West Indies Males’s senior choice panel throughout the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup win in 2012 in Sri Lanka underneath Daren Sammy’s management.
(PR)
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