WIPA saddened by Shillingford’s death

The West Indies Players Association (WIPA) has expressed sadness over the passing of former West Indies fast bowler, Grayson Shillingford.



Dominican born Shillingford died of cancer early yesterday at age 65.



In a press release yesterday afternoon, members and executive of WIPA extended condolences to the bereaved relatives of Shillingford, the first Dominican to play for the West Indies.



WIPA President and Chief Executive Officer, Dinanath Ramnarine described Grayson as a model cricketer, who displayed all those fine qualities both on and off the field.



The fast bowler played seven Test matches between 1969 and 1972.



He took 15 wickets at an average of 35.80, with his best returns being 3 for 63 off 26.5 overs against New Zealand at Sabina Park in Kingston in February 1972.