The Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) has offered heartfelt tributes to the late Clyde Butts, former West Indies and Guyana cricketer, and Regional selector.
In the wake of Butts’ unexpected passing, family, friends, and cricket enthusiasts gathered for a night of reflection, sharing memories of his contributions both on and off the cricket pitch.
Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir, recalled his last interaction with Butts during a tournament in 2022, emphasizing the valuable advice he received.
Newly elected president of the Georgetown Cricket Club, Jonathan Yearwood, acknowledged Butts’ enduring impact on West Indies cricket, particularly in the realm of spin bowling.
Head coach of the CPL franchise team Guyana Amazon Warriors, Rayon Griffith, shared personal memories of playing with Butts and expressed his lasting admiration for the late cricketer.
Clyde Butts, who served as the Chairman of the Senior Selection Panel of Cricket West Indies, played seven Test matches between 1985 and 1988, securing ten wickets.
His cricket career included 87 First-Class matches and 32 List A games for Guyana, where he amassed a combined total of 380 wickets.
In addition to his on-field contributions, Butts became a respected voice in cricket commentary at both regional and domestic levels.
The cricket community mourns the loss of Clyde Butts, remembering him not only as a skilled cricketer but also as a mentor and contributor to the sport.