THE People’s Progressive Party (PPP) yesterday sent its congratulations to Mr. Clive Hubert Lloyd, on his appointment as the West Indies Cricket Board’s (WICB) Convener of Selectors.

In a statement the ruling party said: “Mr. Lloyd, a son of this soil has brought with him, a wealth of experience and talent, the fact that his being the West Indies most successful captain and having represented the West Indies at the test level for almost two decades.”
During his test career, Lloyd played 110 test matches and scored 7515 runs at an average of just below 50, including 19 centuries and 39 fifties.
“Mr. Lloyd was no doubt a crucial ingredient in the rise of West Indian cricket in the 1960s and 70s and was a critical link in the regional side that dominated world cricket during that era. We believe he has what it takes to help in the process of returning West Indies cricket to its hey day,” the PPP added.
The ruling party also made clear its endorsement of statements made by the former West Indies batsman, Gordon Greenidge, who highlighted that Lloyd must be given the liberty to establish his methods, to help improve the performance of the West Indies team.
“Once again we would like to extend congratulations to Clive Lloyd as we remain confident he will continue to work in the best interest of cricket in the Caribbean,” the PPP concluded.