The cricket community has suffered the sudden loss of one of the dedicated servants of the game, Derrick Sanichar, whose sudden and untimely end has left the cricket community in shock. The entire cricket community, Eastern American Cricket League, Everest Cricket Club and Cosmos Cricket Club wish to extend their heartfelt condolences to the Sanichar family.
Derrick Sanichar was a fearsome right-handed opening batsman. His ability as a cricketer dated back to his early days at Cummings Lodge High School where he was the young batsman that everyone came out to watch. After his school days and some cricket with his local club, he moved onwards to play first division cricket in Georgetown where he matured into a batsman of class and character. His flashing square cut was his signature stroke as a batsman and a sight to behold as he unleashed his flashing blade on his way to place check mark on the century column. His arrival in the United States landed him with Everest Cricket Club in the Eastern American Cricket League where he continued to entertain the cricket community for many years.
It is with deep regret that the inning of Derrick on this pitch, as an excellent cricketer, has ended. We will forever remember him for his glory days as a diminutive, gutsy, and solid opening batsman, the joy and entertainment that he has brought the many friends on and off the cricket field. We hope and pray that the almighty will give him peace and a resting place in his abode.
The viewing (wake) will be held at the McDonalds Funeral Home at 111th Street and Atlantic Ave on Saturday and Sunday from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Burial will be on Monday.