The Caribbean cricket community is grappling with an outpouring of grief following the unexpected death of Norman Gilbert, who held two key regional leadership roles: President of the Grenada Cricket Association and board member of the Windward Islands Cricket Board. In an official statement released to the public, Dr. The Hon. Kishore Shallow, President of Cricket West Indies, delivered a heartfelt tribute on behalf of the governing body, extending deepest sympathies to Gilbert’s loved ones, colleagues, and every member of the cricketing fraternity across Grenada and the wider Windward Islands region.
Gilbert leaves behind a decades-long legacy defined by relentless commitment and forward-thinking leadership that transformed cricket’s footprint in Grenada. Described by Shallow as a man who served the sport with exceptional distinction, Gilbert prioritized expanding access to cricket for players of all age groups and skill levels, pouring his energy into nurturing grassroots talent and elevating the profile of the game across the island. His steady work to grow the sport left an irreversible, positive mark on the regional cricketing ecosystem that will benefit generations of players to come.
Beyond his administrative achievements, Gilbert earned widespread admiration across the cricket world for his personal character. Colleagues and peers held him in high regard for his unshakable integrity, quiet humility, and rare ability to motivate everyone from up-and-coming young players to senior cricket administrators and industry stakeholders. Unlike many leaders who focus solely on governance, Gilbert framed cricket as a force for social good: he firmly believed in the sport’s unique power to bridge divides and lift up entire communities, working tirelessly to turn that vision into action across Grenada.
As the island processes this profound loss, Cricket West Indies has reaffirmed its full solidarity with the Grenada Cricket Association and the people of Grenada during this period of mourning. Shallow emphasized that while Gilbert’s physical presence will be deeply missed, his legacy will endure through the countless lives he influenced and the robust, inclusive foundation he built for Grenadian cricket that will continue to support growth for years to come. The statement closed with a final note of respect: May his soul rest in eternal peace.
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