(WICB) on Wednesday paid tribute to Winston Anthony Lloyd Cozier

Tribute from the Office of the President, Board of Directors, and Staff of the WICB reads: “On behalf the WICB and the various stakeholders in West Indies Cricket we offer sincere condolences to his wife Jillian, his son Craig, his daughter Natalie, his grandchildren and other family and friends. ”

“The lifelong work of Tony Cozier centred around West Indies cricket and he made a lasting contribution to the game. He ensured that West Indies cricket fans all around the world received information and knowledge about their beloved team and their favourite players. His life was dedicated to the game in the Caribbean and we salute him for his outstanding work.”

“He was not just a great journalist, but also a great ambassador. He represented West Indies wherever he went. He educated people around the world about our cricket, our people, our culture and who we are. His voice was strong and echoed around the cricket world. He enjoyed West Indies victories and shared the pain when we lost. He gave a lifetime of dedicated service and will be remembered by all who came into contact with him.”

“Tony Cozier was one of the finest writers and broadcasters in the game,” Agnew wrote for the BBC.
“He was a wonderfully descriptive and disciplined commentator, his melodic Bajan accent the perfect soundtrack to any cricket match,” Agnew said.

So so Sad ... Forget all the Great players .. Tony Cozier was the reason I loved West Indian Cricket .