The executive and staff of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) express their heartiest congratulations to former Guyana and West Indies captain, Clive Hubert Lloyd, on having been bestowed the Order of St Michael and St George Knight Commander.
The knighthood is very commendable and fitting, since the cricketing icon has given humane service to West Indies cricket as a player, Match Referee, Match Manager, and as a cricketing icon. Lloyd joined the likes of Sir Garfield Sobers, Sir Vivian Richards, Sir Andy Roberts, and Sir Curtly Ambrose, among others.
Sir Clive Hubert Lloyd
Lloyd, who was born in Georgetown, British Guiana on the 31st August 1944, made his debut for British Guiana at the tender age of 19, and went on to debut for the West Indies against India in Mumbai in 1966. Lloyd, who in his first Test match at Brabourne scored two half centuries, finished his test career with 7515 runs in 110 tests at an average of 46.67. He played 87 ODIs in 1977, and scored at an average 39.5.
Lloyd took up the captaincy role on the 1974-75 series against India, and is considered the greatest test and one-day captain. He was instrumental in leading West Indies to their World Cup title in 1975 and 1979, and played a significance role during the pinnacle years of West Indies Cricket.
Lloyd was, in 1971, named Wisden Cricketer of the Year.
The GCB is grateful for Clive Lloyd’s service to cricket development in Guyana and the region, and wishes him continued success in his endeavours. The executive and staff of Guyana Cricket Board also congratulate former Barbados and West Indies opening batsman Gordon Greenidge on his receiving a similar knighthood. (GCB)
