CRICKET-DEATH-Williams killing leaves 'big hole': Coley.

West Indies Test head coach Andre Coley says the tragic killing of Gibbs Williams has left a 'big hole' in the regional cricket fraternity.

The Jamaica and West Indies Under-19s squad manager was gunned down in the parking lot of a medical facility in his native Jamaica on Friday, after wrapping up an appointment.

Police have ruled out robbery as a motive and are continuing investigations.

'He had such a huge impact across a wide cross-section of Jamaica in sports - with youths, as well as male and female athletes, and he made a tremendous contribution in the cricket arena,' said Coley, a fellow Jamaican who worked alongside Williams at various levels.

West Indies Test head coach, Andre Coley.

'He was always energetic and positive in everything he did. He definitely enjoyed his work and he impacted the lives of so many persons in a positive way.

'He leaves a big hole that will be difficult to fill, but we thank him for his tremendous contribution.'

Williams, 55, was part of the management unit which oversaw Jamaica's capture of the double, in the Cricket West Indies Under-19 Championship in St Vincent and the Grenadines last August.

He also toured Sri Lanka last month with the West Indies Under-19 squad, which faced the hosts in a red and white-ball series.

West Indies Under-19s lead selector, Robert Haynes, labelled Williams a 'dedicated servant of cricket' who had a love for young people.

'The entire cricket family is in mourning. Gibbs Williams was a dedicated servant of cricket, he had a passion for the game and gave all he had to see its growth and development,' said Haynes, a former Jamaica captain and West Indies all-rounder.

'He loved to see young people achieve great things and improve their lives and livelihood. He earned the respect of everyone he came into contact with because he showed respect to everyone.'

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