West Indies Cricket legend dies

Bernard Julien, who was among those recognized by the government of St Vincent and the Grenadines recently, as the region celebrated 50 years of the West Indies copping the first ever Cricket World Cup, has died.

Julien, a left arm fast bowler, passed away last Saturday, October, 4, 2025, in his native Trinidad and Tobago at the age of 75.

One of the heroes in the West Indies’ lien on the Prudential World Cup in England, Julien claimed 4 for 20 in a man-of-the-match performance against Sri Lanka.

In the semi- final, Julien snared 4 for 27 against New Zealand.

And, in the final versus Australia, Julien made a crucial 26 not out as West Indies won by 17 runs.