RAMNARESH SARWAN RESIGNS — Cricket West Indies, ST JOHN’S, Antigua
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has confirmed the resignation of West Indies Senior Men’s and Youth Selector, Ramnaresh Sarwan, due to personal reasons. Sarwan was appointed as a Selector for the West Indies Men’s Youth and Selection Panels on January 6, 2022, however he has informed CWI that he is no longer able to continue in the role. CWI Director of Cricket Jimmy Adams said: “Given the depth of his experience in the game, we are disappointed that Ramnaresh is unable to continue in the role of Selector, but we fully understand and accept his reasons. We are grateful for his contribution during the period he was involved.” Robert Haynes, current Lead Selector of the Men’s Youth Selection Panel and former interim Chairman of Selectors, will act as replacement until a suitable full-time candidate is appointed. The West Indies Men’s team are currently touring the Netherlands for the first ever ODI Series between the Netherlands and West Indies as part of the ICC ODI Super League.
CWI PAYS TRIBUTE TO DAVID HOLFORD
Tuesday, 31 May 2022 — Cricket West Indies paid tribute to David Holford, the former West Indies all-rounder who passed away on Monday in his homeland Barbados at age 82. As a leg-spinner and lower middle-order batsman who played 24 Test matches between 1966 and 1977, Holford’s finest hour came during the Lord’s Test of 1966 when he made a magnificent unbeaten century as part of a historic partnership of 274 with his cousin Garfield Sobers, in just his third Test innings, saving West Indies from danger at 95 for 5 in the second innings. His best bowling figures were 5/23 against India at Kensington Oval in 1976. CWI President Ricky Skerritt said: “David Holford epitomized the values of cricket both on and off the field, and was the quintessential West Indies cricketer and ambassador. David’s legacy is therefore one of service and dedication to Barbados and West Indies cricket.”