Joe Solomon
Guyanese cricketer and coach
Born
August 26th, 1930
94 years ago
Died
2023
2 years ago — 93 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Guyana
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An accomplished cricketer from Guyana, played for the West Indies national team in the 1950s and 1960s. Primarily an all-rounder, he contributed significantly with both bat and ball. After retiring as a player, transitioned into coaching, helping develop skills and strategies for future generations of cricketers. Served as a coach for various teams and was involved in mentoring players on the fundamentals of the game. His experience in international cricket brought valuable insights to coaching.
Played for the West Indies national cricket team
Coached various cricket teams after retirement
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