West Indies cricket is in sorrow following the death of Clyde Butts, its former head of selectors, at the age of 66.
According to iNews Guyana, the former captain of Guyana and off-spinner for the West Indies died in a car accident on Friday.
After making his Test debut in 1985, Butts took ten wickets in seven matches before playing his last match against India in 1988.
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In all, he participated in 87 first-class matches.
It was impressive that he was able to make an impression on the 1980s West Indies team, which was known for playing with four seamers during its golden age of fast bowling.
In the 2000s, Butts held the position of chairman of selectors following a 14-season career.
“Important news from Guyana. Former West Indies cricket chairman of selectors and Guyana captain Clyde Butts passed away this evening, the West Indies cricket team said on social media on Saturday am (AEDT).
“We send our deepest sympathies to his loved ones, family, and friends. I hope he finds peace.
Peter Miller, a cricket journalist, tweeted: “Sad news. Among the kindest men I have ever met. Love and blessings to his family and friends.
Added Toby Radford: “Very awful news. As head of selectors, Clyde was always a pleasure to speak with about cricket; he had a cool, collected, perceptive attitude with players and a thorough knowledge of the sport.
I truly appreciated our discussions. A fantastic man. A depressing day.
“He was a gentleman and an approachable guy,” remarked a different enthusiast. Really, I can’t believe this. Farewell, Mr. Butts.
Merely a few weeks before they set foot on Australian soil for the second consecutive year, it has left West Indies cricket in a state of disbelief.
Australia destroyed the Windies in a two-match series last summer, a
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