CWI offers condolences to Kemar Roach after father dies on eve of first Test
Roach learned of his father’s death on Wednesday.
“Losing a loved one is never easy and we want to offer our full support to Kemar during this very difficult time,” said team manager Rawl Lewis in offering condolences on behalf of Cricket West Indies.
“We got the news as we prepared for the Test match here and the players and team support staff all got together and offered tremendous support.”
Both teams wore black armbands on the opening day of the Test match in honor of the fast bowler’s late father.
Roach has so far taken 1 for 53 from 15 overs at stumps on day one of the Test in which New Zealand were 243 for 2.