Andrew Lyght (cricketer)

For the Guyanese artist, see Andrew Lyght

Andrew Lyght
Personal information
Born(1956-07-21)21 July 1956
Georgetown, British Guiana
Died16 April 2001(2001-04-16) (aged 44)
Georgetown, Guyana
Source: Cricinfo, 31 December 2020

Andrew Augustus Lyght (21 July 1956 – 16 April 2001)[1] was a Guyanese cricketer. He played in 38 first-class and 17 List A matches for Guyana and Demerara from 1976 to 1988.

Career

He played for Guyana, Demerara and the West Indies under-19 teams. He appeared as a professional for Crook Town in English club cricket between 1983 and 1988.[2][3] He was given the nickname "Monster" due to "his appetite for batting and how difficult it was to get him out".[4]

Lyght was diagnosed with cancer of the lower abdomen in 1988 for which he received chemotherapy treatment.[2][3] A few years later, it was discovered that the cancer had spread to other parts of his body. After various treatments in England, he returned to Guyana. He adopted a Rastafarian lifestyle in his battle against cancer. He succumbed to the disease in 2001.[4]

Legacy

In 2012, a commemorative game was played in Lyght's honor, as charity event organized by Friends of Former Guyana Cricketers. Proceeds of the event were given to Lyght's son Andrew Lyght Jr and his daughter Andrea.[5]

In New York, A memorial cup was held in his honor 2017 and 2018. The teams of the New York District Metropolitan Cricket Association league, Atlantis Cricket Club and Sheffield Cricket Club share social ties to Demerara Cricket Club and Malteenoes Sports Club in Guyana.[6]

Lyght's nephew, Christopher Barnwell, also plays for Guyana and the West Indies cricket team.[7] Lyght's cousin William Whyte is an ex-Guyana all-rounder.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Andrew Lyght". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  2. ^ a b "In the news". The Cricketer. Vol. 70, no. 5. May 1989. p. 4. Retrieved 22 July 2025 – via CricketArchive.
  3. ^ a b "World a darker place without legend Lyght". Northern Echo. 24 April 2001. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  4. ^ a b "Lyght Years Ahead of His Time | USA Cricketers". 25 August 2017. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  5. ^ "Ex cricket stars eager For Lyght Memorial T20s". Stabroek News. 14 July 2012. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  6. ^ "Atlantis Channels The "Monster" Within | USA Cricketers". 12 July 2018. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  7. ^ "Barnwell blitz beats Jamaica out of T20 final". jamaica-gleaner.com. 21 January 2013. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  8. ^ "DCC hailed as a symbol of dedication, determination & discipline". Kaieteur News. 20 July 2012. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
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