ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – West Indies Cricket Board president, Dave Cameron, has hailed the late former chief executive Steve Camacho as a “true stalwart and champion of the game” and has credited him with the development of young players in the past.
Camacho died here early yesterday following a battle with cancer. He was 69.
“I want to first extend my condolences to wife Allison, family and friends of Mr Steve Camacho. We the members of the cricket family of the West Indies have lost a great man, someone who would always stand up and give his best for West Indies cricket. He was a true stalwart and champion of the game in the Caribbean,” Cameron said.
“As a player, he represented Guyana and West Indies with pride and played his part in helping to grow the game. He was a mentor for several younger players in club cricket and played a major role in nurturing their development.”
Camacho played 11 Tests for West Indies as a top order batsman and 76 first class games, representing Guyana in the Shell Shield regional competition.
Following his playing career, Camacho distinguished himself as an administrator, serving 18 years as the WICB’s chief executive – the board’s first ever full-time employee.
Camacho also served as board secretary, selector, and West Indies team manager.
Cameron said Camacho had executed every role with efficiency while displaying care and concern for those he worked with.
“He excelled off the field as well. He was an exemplar as manager of the West Indies team and maintained the highest standards as a true ambassador. He also filled the important posts of secretary of the Board and later our first Chief Executive Officer. He could be called upon at anytime to assist in the game and did so with distinction,” Cameron noted.
“He cared about the game and the people around him. He was very professional and hardworking and had the common touch. He kept in tune with the needs of the players, the staff he worked with, all who participated in West Indies cricket, and all those who cared and loved the game he served.”
