The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) and Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) have expressed their regrets on the passing of former Guyana and West Indies batsman Steve Camacho who died last Friday in Antigua.
Both boards via press releases, sent their deepest sympathy to family members and friends of the late cricket stalwart.
The late batsman’s passing was described as a huge blow to the cricket fraternity.
The GCB release stated: “It is always heart-wrenching to lose our loved ones. Camacho was loved dearly within the cricket fraternity. The right-handed Guyana and West Indies batsman played 11 Tests with his highest score being 87. For Guyana he was exceptional with seven centuries and 24 half-centuries.”
It continued: “Off the field, Camacho earned immense respect and admiration as a West Indies Cricket administrator and selector. His approach to his job and the manner in which he carried himself exemplified class and success. For 18 years he served as the CEO of the West Indies Board of Control (WICBC) now known as the WICB.”
Capping off on the former Test player, GCB disclosed, “We at the GCB acknowledge and celebrate the legacy this remarkable gentleman has left us. We are praying and grieving with his family at this time.
And we wish to let them know that Stephen Camacho will always be remembered!”
The release from the Berbice Cricket Board stated: The Berbice Cricket Board deeply regrets the passing of former Guyana and West Indies batsman Steve Camacho who died last Friday in Antigua.
The executives of the board express their deepest sympathy to the family members and friends of the late cricket stalwart. His death is a great loss to cricket in the Caribbean and he was a perfect example of a good human being on and off the field.
His humility earned him great respect and admiration as a West Indies Cricket selector and administrator. The board prays that his soul rests in peace.
The right-handed Camacho represented Guyana and played 11 Tests for the West Indies, achieving a highest of 87.
For Guyana, he scored seven centuries and 24 half centuries.
