Sadness at death of Kentish

Tributes continue to pour in for former Jamaica and West Indies fast bowler Esmond Kentish, who passed away at the weekend at the age of 94.

Kentish who at the time of his passing was the oldest living West Indian cricketer, played two Tests for the regional team and 27 first-class matches for Jamaica.

"We mourn the loss of Kentish. It's a big loss, but God knows best," said Jamaica Cricket Association president, Lyndel Wright.

"He was a man of decency and integrity, and one who will certainly be missed. We offer our condolences to his family."

Kentish went into national and regional cricket administration after his playing days, and later on in life became general manager of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ). He claimed eight wickets at 22.25 runs each in his two Tests. This included impressive match-winning figures of five for 49 against England in his second Test at Sabina Park in 1953-54.

"Esmond was a perfect gentleman, who was admired by all for the manner in which he conducted himself as a cricketer, and a professional man," said West Indies Cricket Board president, Dr Julian Hunte.