St John's-President of the West Indies Cricket Board Dr Julian Hunte sent condolences to the wife, Marion, and sons-Michael and David-of former West Indies batsman and chairman of selectors Michael "Joey" Carew who passed last evening. Carew, who played 19 Tests for the West Indies, was the WICB's longest serving selector having served three stints starting in the 1970s.
"The loss of Joey-who remained passionate about the game... until the very end-is one which leaves West Indies cricket poorer," Dr Hunte said. Secretary to the board of directors Stephen Camacho, who was a close friend of Carew, was most saddened by the loss. "Joey was a great friend of mine and his passing is an immense loss to West Indies cricket," Camacho said.