The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) has expressed condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of former Trinidad and Tobago and West Indies cricketer Raphick Jumadeen.

Raphick Rasif Jumadeen, a left-arm spinner, played for Trinidad and Tobago between 1967 and 1981, and for the West Indies between 1972 and 1979. He was later a selector for the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB), and the then West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), now Cricket West
Indies (CWI). Jumadeen passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at the age of 75.

WIPA President and CEO, Wavell Hinds, said, “Condolences to Mr. Jumadeen’s family, friends, colleagues and the cricket fraternity. We wish them strength and peace at this time. May his soulrest in peace.”

The TTCB, meanwhile, stated “He will always be remembered for his outstanding contribution to cricket, making his debut in the West Indies Team in 1972 he played his first test match against New Zealand, with his test career concluding in 1979. Raphick played a total of 12 Test Matches, with a Batting Average of 21.00, Bowling Average of 39.34. After his career as a professional cricketer, the passion for the game never quite left him as he then delved into coaching, for instance he was the coach of the Petrotrin Sports Club. Raphick will always be remembered for his positive impact on cricket, truly a legend that will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.”