Former West Indies Clive Lloyd knighted

London: Former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd, under whom the Caribbean team dominated international cricket, is all set to receive a knighthood. Lloyd, 75, has been honored for his service to the game. "Congratulations to West Indies Great Clive Lloyd who is set to receive a Knighthood in the New Year for his outstanding service to cricket," tweeted West Indies Cricket board from their official handle.

Llyod, who captained the West Indies from 1974 until 1985, will join the likes of Gary Sobers, Everton Weekes, and Vivian Richards to receive the accolade.

The left-handed middle-order batsman scored 7,515 runs at an average of more than 46 in 110 appearances for the Windies. Under his captaincy, West Indies won 26 matches without defeat and thrashed England 5-0 in what became known as the 1984 "Blackwash" series. After retiring, he has coached West Indies and worked for the International Cricket Council. IANS

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