Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) President Hilbert Foster has bemoaned the passing of West Indian great Joe Solomon, stating that the Berbice native served as an inspiration for generations of emerging cricketers, especially individuals emanating from the Ancient County.
In a brief interview with Stabroek Sport yesterday, Foster said, “Joe Solomon inspired many players from Berbice, and he had tremendous impact even when retired, as he served the Guyana Cricket Board at one time and I believe the West Indies Cricket Board as well. He was always willing to assist and reach out to players. When I was elected to office prior, he volunteered to meet and talk with players and inspired them. We are saddened at his passing.”
Former Guyana and West Indies cricketer Solomon passed away in the USA on Friday. Solomon, who effected the run-out to bring about the historic tied Test, featuring the West Indies and Australia at Brisbane in 1960, was 93.
