Andrew Lyght (cricketer)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 July 1956 Georgetown, British Guiana |
| Died | 16 April 2001 (aged 44) Georgetown, Guyana |
Source: Cricinfo, 31 December 2020 | |
Andrew Lyght (21 July 1956 – 16 April 2001)[1] was a Guyanese cricketer. He played in 38 first-class and 17 List A matches for Guyana from 1976 to 1988.
Career[edit]
He played for the Demerara Cricket Club, Guyana's Under-19, West Indies Under-19, Demerara County, Guyana, and the Guyana National XI. He played for five years in the English County leagues during the 1980s. He was given the nickname "Monster" due to "his appetite for batting and how difficult it was to get him out".[2]
Lyght was diagnosed with a localized malignant tumor in the mid-90's. The tumor was removed, but a few years later, it was discovered that the cancer had spread to other parts of his body. After various treatments in England, he returned to Guyana. He adopted a Rastafarian lifestyle in his battle against cancer. He succumbed to the disease in 2001.[2]
Legacy[edit]
In 2012, a commemorative game was played in Lyght's honor, as charity event organized by Friends of Former Guyana Cricketers. Proceeds of the event were given to Lyght's son Andrew Lyght Jr and his daughter Andrea.[3]
In New York, A memorial cup was held in his honor 2017 and 2018. The teams of the New York District Metropolitan Cricket Association league, Atlantis Cricket Club and Sheffield Cricket Club share social ties to Demerara Cricket Club and Malteenoes Sports Club in Guyana.[4]
Lyght's nephew, Christopher Barnwell, also plays for Guyana and the West Indies cricket team.[5] Lyght's cousin William Whyte is an ex-Guyana all-rounder.[6]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Andrew Lyght". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
- ^ a b "Lyght Years Ahead of His Time | USA Cricketers". 25 August 2017. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ "Ex cricket stars eager For Lyght Memorial T20s". Stabroek News. 14 July 2012. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ "Atlantis Channels The "Monster" Within | USA Cricketers". 12 July 2018. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ "Barnwell blitz beats Jamaica out of T20 final". jamaica-gleaner.com. 21 January 2013. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ "DCC hailed as a symbol of dedication, determination & discipline". Kaieteur News. 20 July 2012. Retrieved 31 December 2020.