Cricket West Indies (CWI) expressed its condolences and paid tribute to 2 esteemed former Guyana and West Indies cricketers who not too long ago handed away.
Joe Solomon, widely known for his exceptional batting expertise in the course of the Nineteen Fifties and Sixties, handed away on the age of 93.
Clyde Butts, a former off-spinner and captain of Guyana within the Eighties, handed away on the age of 66.
Dr. Kishore Shallow, President of Cricket West Indies, provided his heartfelt 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.”
Heroes of West Indies cricket
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 inside the sport.”
He additional remarked, “He served with distinction as workforce supervisor for the West Indies Below-19 workforce. His distinctive management as Chairman of Selectors notably resulted in forming the triumphant workforce that gained the 2012 ICC T20 World Cup, a victory that introduced immense delight and glory to the folks of the West Indies.”
Spectacular debut towards India
Joseph Stanislaus Solomon, who performed 27 Check matches from 1958 to 1965, made a powerful debut towards India in Kanpur in 1958, scoring 45 and 86, together with a notable partnership of 163 with Garfield Sobers. He gained fame for his essential 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 contributed to West Indies’ dominant period with seven Check appearances. He was among the many main bowlers within the West Indies first-class championship in the course of the Eighties, accumulating 348 first-class wickets.
After retiring from enjoying, he continued his involvement within the cricketing world, serving as an administrator and chairing the West Indies Males’s senior choice panel in the course of the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup triumph in 2012, led by Daren Sammy.
