Cricket Community Mourns the Loss of Norman Gilbert, Grenada Cricket Association President

Tribute to Norman Gilbert

St John’s [Antigua], April 30: The cricketing world is in mourning following the unexpected death of Norman Gilbert, who served as the President of the Grenada Cricket Association and was a member of the Windward Islands Cricket Board.

In a heartfelt statement, Cricket West Indies conveyed their condolences to Gilbert’s family, friends, and the broader cricket community in Grenada and throughout the Caribbean.

Gilbert was celebrated as a dedicated administrator with a forward-thinking approach, significantly impacting the development of cricket in Grenada. His long-term commitment to nurturing the sport at various levels has left a profound legacy within the region's cricketing framework.

He earned widespread respect for his integrity, humility, and leadership, inspiring players, officials, and stakeholders alike throughout his career. Beyond his administrative role, he was a passionate advocate for cricket's ability to bring communities together.

Cricket West Indies also expressed their support for the Grenada Cricket Association during this time of grief, emphasizing that Gilbert’s legacy will endure through the lives he touched and the foundations he established for the sport.

“On behalf of Cricket West Indies, I extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and the entire cricketing fraternity in Grenada and across the region. Norman was a committed and visionary leader who served the game with distinction. His unwavering dedication to the development and promotion of cricket in Grenada, and his genuine passion for uplifting the sport at all levels, have left an indelible mark on the cricketing landscape,” stated President Kishore Shallow in a message released by CWI.

“He was widely respected for his integrity, humility, and his ability to inspire players, administrators, and stakeholders alike. His contributions extended far beyond administration. He was a true steward of the game who believed deeply in its power to unite and uplift communities. At this difficult time, we stand in solidarity with the Grenada Cricket Association and the people of Grenada as they mourn this significant loss. Norman’s legacy will live on through the many lives he touched and the strong foundation he helped to build for cricket in Grenada,” the statement concluded.