The Guyana Floodlights Softball Cricket Association
is saddened at the passing of its founding member and long serving Treasurer Lakhram ‘Mike’ Singh, who recently succumbed whilst representing Wellman Masters in the just concluded Sunshine Cup in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The second game of the tournament, held two weeks ago, was almost concluded when tragedy struck.
Mike Singh preparing to bowl in the 2021 edition of the Prime Minister’s Cup
Due to his leg-spinning exploits in softball cricket in Guyana and abroad, Lakhram Singh was deservingly nicknamed Shane Warne, after Australia and the world’s greatest legspinner.
Mike’s softball career started in the late eighties, and he was a major player in the success of softball cricket in and out of Guyana. He sponsored many teams and competitions in the softball arena. At the time of his demise, he was a sponsor of youth hard ball cricket in the ancient county of Berbice, and supported many young players and cricket clubs across the length and breadth of Guyana.
Mike played a pivotal role in the success of the annual cricket tournament, Guyana Softball Cup, run by the GFSCA. His achievements in the world of sports are unmatchable, and he will be remembered for his smiling face. He was also a popular and successful businessman, being the owner of Mike’s Pharmacy.
“The GFSCA family takes this opportunity to extend sincere condolences to his wife and two kids, family, relatives, friends, and everyone from the softball fraternity.
His funeral will be held on Thursday April 14. He will be cremated at Good Hope Crematorium at 2pm.
