Clive Lloyd Receives Order of the Caribbean Community

Clive Lloyd, the iconic captain who led the West Indies to consecutive World Cup victories, has been awarded the Order of the Caribbean Community (OCC), the highest honour in the region. Lloyd was instrumental in West Indies cricket during the late 1970s and early 1980s, known for his powerful batting and strategic acumen. Under his leadership, the West Indies became the first team to win the Cricket World Cup, marking the start of their two-decade dominance. Lloyd was the first West Indian to play 100 Tests, captaining in 74 of them, with only 12 losses.

The 79-year-old Lloyd received the OCC during the 47th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Grenada. Cricket West Indies President Dr Kishore Shallow attended the ceremony and praised Lloyd for his exemplary contributions both on and off the field, highlighting his role as a beacon of inspiration and leadership for the Caribbean and beyond. Shallow pinpointed that Lloyd's legacy embodies true championship qualities and expressed pride in celebrating this recognition with him.

Beyond his playing days, Lloyd continued to influence the sport as a coach, selector, and match referee. He also served as a civil servant for the Guyana Ministry of Health and was knighted in 2019.