Former Guyana cricketer Fazil Sattaur passes on in Canada
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Former Guyana batsman Fazil "Terminator" Sattaur has passed away earlier tonight at the Brampton Civic Hospital in Ontario, Canada at age 58.
His younger brother Abdool Samad confirmed that Fazil succumbed due to brain stroke.
Fazil represented Berbice in Inter-County cricket and also Guyana at the highest level with 10 first-class matches.
He migrated to Canada in 1995 and also suited up for the North America nation at the international level.
Samad featured for Canada too.
Meanwhile, Aftab Shamsudeen, a family-friend of Sattaur brothers, stated he was saddened with his passing.
Shamsudeen also came from Berbice and mentioned that he was guided by Fazil as a young aspiring cricketer. Shamsudeen eventually went on to represent Canada.
"He will be always remembered for what he had done for some talented youngsters including myself, but his death is very sad," Shamsudeen related.
Known for his destructive approach, Shamsudeen recalled seeing some great innings from Fazil during his representation for popular Cavalier Sports Club in Canada.
Another first-class cricketer who played with Sattaur and now lives in Canada as well Arjune Nandu also expressed his condolences to the family.
Sunil Dhaniram, another Berbice team-mate of Fazil was shocked to learn of Fazil's death. He mentioned that Fazil was an entertainer of the game and it is definitely a sad day for the cricketing fraternity, both in Canada and Guyana.
Fazil left four daughters and a son to grieve. He will be laid to rest Wednesday in Etobicoke, just on the outskirt of famous city Toronto.
An Obituary I received last night. Played against him in a Bristol Semifinal in the early 80s for Malteenos against Albion and became friends in Canada until I left. Very humble and always respectful but had a disdain for opposing bowlers! RIP big man!🙏🙏