LONDON – Legendary West Indies captain Sir Clive Lloyd was on Wednesday formally awarded his Knighthood, during an investiture ceremony performed by the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, at Windsor Castle.The 77-year-old was conferred with the Knighthood in the Queen’s New Year Honours list back in 2020 “for his services to cricket” but the ceremony had been scuppered by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.Today Sir Clive was joined in the ceremony by England white-ball captain Eoin Morgan who was honoured with a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE).In a statement, Cricket West Indies president Ricky Skerritt hailed the “unifying leadership” of Sir Clive’s tenure, which was highlighted by the capture of the first two 50-over World Cups in 1975 and 1979 in England.“On behalf of CWI and everyone involved in West Indies cricket, I want to offer heartiest congratulations to Sir Clive on this tremendous honour,” Skerritt said.
West Indies cricket legend Sir Clive Lloyd has finally received his knighthood after the ceremony was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Guyana-born batsman, who now lives in Greater Manchester, England, received the honour for his service
West Indies cricket legend Sir Clive Lloyd has finally received his knighthood after the ceremony was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Guyana-born batsman, who now lives in Greater Manchester, England, received the honour for his service
, Jan 12 (IANS) Sir Clive Lloyd received his knighthood and Eoin Morgan collected his CBE in a ceremony at Windsor Castle, here on Wednesday.England white-ball captain Morgan received his CBE for services to cricket from the Duke of Cambridge .
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