Former West Indies offspinner and choice leader Clyde Butts dies at 66

Although an overly a success bowler within the Caribbean home circuit – 348 top quality wickets at a median of 24.19, together with 23 five-wicket hauls – Butts could not reasonably make a mark in world cricket. In the ones seven Exams, together with 5 within the subcontinent, he picked up simplest ten wickets, and had a median of 59.50.

After retirement, Butts served as supervisor of the West Indies Underneath-19 staff and, extra lately, as chairman of selectors when West Indies gained the 2012 males’s T20 International Cup.

“Clyde Butts, a stalwart determine in West Indies’ top quality historical past, displayed ordinary adeptness as an off-spinner and captain for Guyana. His legacy prolonged past the sphere, incomes him reputation as a statesman and ambassador for the sport in Guyana and the area,” Dr Kishore Shallow, Cricket West Indies president, mentioned in a commentary. “In retirement, his unwavering dedication to training mirrored his determination. He tirelessly invested hours, nurturing younger ability and passionately fostering their building throughout the recreation.

“He served with difference as Group Supervisor for the West Indies Underneath-19 staff. His outstanding management as Chairman of Selectors particularly led to forming the triumphant staff that gained the 2012 ICC T20 International Cup, a victory that introduced immense pleasure and glory to the folk of the West Indies.”