In cricket, as in life, there are events when the ultimate moments arrive with out fanfare—quiet, dignified, and deeply significant.
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Tuesday marks such an event. Condé Riley, President of the Barbados Cricket Affiliation, brings his distinguished tenure to a detailed, concluding almost 20 years as a Director of Cricket West Indies.
To talk of Condé’s legacy is to talk of a person who gave not solely his time and knowledge, but in addition his steadfast religion in what cricket means to the individuals of the Caribbean.
Service past self
Condé’s dedication was by no means motivated by private achieve. His focus was at all times on safeguarding one thing larger: the enduring traditions of satisfaction, self-discipline, and alternative that cricket provides to generations.
Lots of his contributions occurred away from the general public eye. On numerous events, he personally financed the journeys of promising younger gamers, decided that nobody’s future be hindered by monetary hardship. For Condé, cricket was greater than a sport—it was a gateway to chance. His quiet generosity left lasting imprints on the lives he touched.
Steadfast in problem
Based on CWI President, Dr. Kishore Shallow, “Cricket administration calls for a uncommon mix of endurance, precept, and resilience. Condé met these challenges with goal and fortitude.
“Whereas he and I typically held divergent views—at occasions, strongly so—our disagreements by no means diminished the mutual respect and honest regard that underpinned our working relationship. We remained united by a shared imaginative and prescient for the expansion and success of West Indies cricket.”
Honoring a lifetime’s contribution
Dr. Kishore Shallow added: “It was with nice satisfaction that, throughout the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup in Barbados final 12 months, I joined the Board of Administrators in recognizing Condé for his excellent service to the sport and to the area. That second, although modest in scale, was a heartfelt tribute to a profession outlined by conviction, care, and an unshakeable dedication to West Indies cricket.”
A legacy to cherish
As Condé steps away from formal management, this isn’t merely the conclusion of a time period—it’s the celebration of a legacy. His work was written with integrity, compassion, and unwavering dedication.
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On behalf of Cricket West Indies, Dr. Shallow prolonged the group’s deepest gratitude. “We want him peace, achievement, and the satisfaction of understanding his efforts have helped carry West Indies cricket ahead right into a brighter future.”
