CWI hails the late Pairaudeau as a ‘pioneer of the game’

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has hailed the late Bruce Pairaudeau as “one of the pioneers of the game” following the former batman’s death at 91 recently.

Pairaudeau, who played for Guyana and West Indies, passed away in New Zealand where he lives since the late 1950s.

“Bruce Pairaudeau was one of the pioneers of the game in Guyana and the West Indies who played  a significant role in in paving the way for others to  follow, and for this he will always be remembered,” said CWI President, Ricky Skerrit.

“He was a highly regarded batsman who made an immediate impression in the world stage with a top class century on debt.

Pairaudeau, a stylish middle order batsman managed 454 runs from 13 Tests at an average of 21.

However, he was good enough to hit a hundred on debut in 1953 against India in Trinidad-115 in a high scoring game.

He also featured in a 219 runs stand for the fifth wicket with the late Sir Everton Weekes.

West Indies Players Association (WIPA) also paid tribute to Pairaudeau in a short statement.