Well played, ‘Jumbo’

THE EDITOR, Madam:

Still in my twenties, as long as I have been attending cricket matches at Queen’s Park Oval, I’ve known ‘Jumbo’, the nuts man. It’s a sad day for the cricket community because despite the bipolar nature of the West Indies, he remained our local mascot.

The partnership between him and Sunil Gavaskar is now broken because he was famous for the song that he created for him, and sang for him, during the last series between India and West Indies played in Trinidad. I am aware that Gavaskar was his favourite cricketer and from his time. I urge Trinbagonian commentators Ian Bishop, and Daren Ganga during the upcoming IPL to notify Gavaskar of his passing.

He could’ve played for the West Indies, maybe as a bowler; he had a really good arm, for obvious reasons. I didn’t know he was present at national matches at Hasely Crawford Stadium as well, he would’ve made a great goalkeeper.

Perhaps, CWI, Queen’s Park Oval and the TTFA can name something, somewhere on either facility to keep his presence alive. I am not saying we should build a statue or rename a stand, but to be kept in our minds with something small, such as a cafeteria or a food and beverage section at either facility.

Thanks for the nuts, Jumbo. Condolences to his family, friends and loved ones. Rest in peace, you will be missed dearly.

KENDELL KARAN

Chaguanas

Trinidad and Tobago