THE PRESIDENT, executives and clubs of the East Coast Cricket Board (ECCB) regret the passing of their first vice-president Samaroo Jailal who died at the Woodlands Hospital after reportedly feeling unwell yesterday. 

Jailall was recently re-elected to serve as first in the position of first vice-president of the ECCB and prior to his death, he was also the former president and the current secretary of the Lusignan Sports Club.
Jailal who held a Masters Degree in Business Administration was the Finance Officer of the Guyana Improving Teachers Education Project (GITET), the University of Guyana Structure and Technology Support Programme (UGSPS) and the National Hinterland School Feeding Programme (NSP).
The 42-year-old Jailall also served as assistant secretary of the Demerara Cricket Board and secretary of the DCB’s Competitions Committee from 2009 to 2011.
“It is with great shock, sadness and disbelief that our dear Brother Sam has passed away. His untimely passing will greatly affect all of us and has unquestionably created a huge vacuum in the Administration of Cricket on the East Coast, Demerara and by extension Guyana.
Samaroo served Guyana’s cricket diligently and with distinction in several capacities. He was a self-effacing individual who always put his priorities in order but chose cricket in particular, above everything else. He was an able cricket administrator who did everything for the betterment of the sport. He will be deeply missed.
“We would like to express our sincere condolences to his relatives and friends especially his wife Sharon and three children Chris, Christine and Kishan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time and may the memories of Samaroo and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead. Rest in Peace our dear Brother!”