May 09, 2007	Wednesday	Rabi-us-Sani 21, 1428

ST JOHN’S (Antigua), May 8: Late Sir Clyde Walcott and fast bowling legend Wes Hall were inducted into Sticky Wicket West Indies Hall of Fame at a ceremony here recently.

Sir Clyde, a member of legendary Three Ws, died last Aug and was represented at the ceremony by his wife Lady Muriel and son, Michael.

Hall, also a former West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) president, was honoured for his contribution to the game and was on hand for the special moment.

Eminent paceman Michael Holding said Sir Clyde, who served as his manager on his first tour to England in 1976, was instrumental in helping to develop his career especially when he was struggling in unfamiliar English conditions.

“He (Sir Clyde) saw it (fit) as the team manager to make sure he got to everyone. He could speak to everyone, find what problems they were having and of course try and sort them out.”

He further said that Sir Clyde genuinely cared about people and was individual who instilled disciplined.

In paying tribute to Hall, Holding described the 69-year-old as a great manager, stressing he was still a great man.

He emphasised Hall, who also served as a manager after retiring from international cricket, was very accommodating and had made time for players under his charge. Hall, who created frightening pace, grabbed 192 wickets in 48 Tests between 1958 and 1969. He is best known for bowling the last over of the famous tied Test against Australia at Brisbane in 1961.—Agencies