Tyrone Theophile

The 31-year-old wicketkeeper suffered a fractured skull in an accident that occurred in Roseau on December 25, 2020.

He was flown into Dominica today via air ambulance and is in quarantine at the Princess Margaret Hospital where he continues his recovery, according to media reports.

According to his girlfriend Sherma Dyrample, Theophile is glad to be back home.

“He is in high spirits and looking forward to having a 100 per cent recovery,” she said.

“He is indeed thankful to God and the Government of Dominica and the general public who supported him through this.”

Theophile made his debut for the Windward Islands against Jamaica in Spanish Town in January 2010. Incidentally, his last first-class match before his horrific accident was also against Jamaica at St George's in January 2019.

In his 68 first-class matches he scored 3055 runs at an average of 25.88. He has a top score of 160.

According to reports, Theophile suffered a fractured skull and spent the last few days being treated at the Intensive Care Unit of the Princess Margaret Hospital after being involved in a collision on Christmas Day.  The player was listed in stable condition before being airlifted to Martinique.

Reports indicate that Theophile was involved in a motorcycle accident in the vicinity of the Roseau Post Office in the capital city Roseau.

The opening batsman has captained the Volcanoes for a few seasons at the regional level and played a total of 68 first-class matches.  He has scored 3,055 runs at an average of 25.88.  He has also taken 18 wickets at 34 runs apiece with his off-spin.  Theophile has been one of the island’s best cricketers for a number of seasons.  He was a part of the team that won the regional Super50 title in 2017, the fourth time the islands were claiming the title.