Former Guyana and West Indies cricketers Joe Solomon and Clyde Butts have died.<\/p>\n
On Friday, Solomon died at 93, while Butts passed away at 66 in a car crash.<\/p>\n
Cricket West Indies President Dr. Kishore Shallow paid tribute to both men.<\/p>\n
“The remarkable contributions of Joe Solomon and Clyde Butts will be remembered not only by those in their native Guyana but also by many across the West Indies,” Shallow said.<\/p>\n
Swallow recalled that Solomon stood among the heroes of West Indies cricket.<\/p>\n
Solomon became renowned for the run-out, which led to the famous test tie in 1960 at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia.<\/p>\n
Joseph Stanislaus Solomon played 27 Test matches from 1958 to 1965.<\/p>\n
“He was a true servant of the game,” the Cricket West Indies President observed.<\/p>\n
Regarding Butts, Swallow said he was a stalwart figure in West Indies’ first-class history, displaying extraordinary adeptness as an off-spinner and captain for Guyana.<\/p>\n
Swallow noted that Butts’ legacy extended beyond the field, earning him recognition as a statesman and ambassador for the game in Guyana and the region.<\/p>\n
” In retirement, his unwavering commitment to coaching reflected his dedication,” the Cricket West Indies President disclosed.<\/p>\n
Butts was an off-spinner and right-handed batsman.<\/p>\n
He captained the Guyana team in the 1980s and had a first-class career including seven test matches.<\/p>\n
On his, the Government’s, and the people’s behalf, Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, extended condolences to the families and colleagues of both deceased cricketers.<\/p>\n
Ali described Butts and Solomon as two of Guyana’s outstanding cricketers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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