Nagamootoo honoured by the Guyana board

Mahendra Nagamootoo: the leading wicket-taker in West Indies regional cricket © Getty Images

Mahendra Nagamootoo, the West Indies leg spinner, has been honoured by the Guyana Cricket Board for becoming the leading regional wicket-taker. Nagamootoo, who surpassed the record of 270 wickets, previously held by Clyde Butts,the Guyanese offspinner, in the fifth round of Carib Beer Series against Barbados, was presented with a trophy and the ball used to break the record, by Chetram Singh, the president of the GCB.

Butts was also present to congratulate Nagamootoo on his achievement. Nagamootoo has represented West Indies in 5 Tests taking 12 wickets at 53. His regional first-class tally now stands at 284 wickets.