Port of Spain: West Indies cricketer Runako Morton was killed in a road accident on Sunday night when he lost control of his car and hit a pole.
Morton, who was 33, died on the spot, it has been reported.
Morton played 15 Test matches, 56 One-day internationals and seven Twenty20s for the West Indies since making his international debut in 2002.
He scored 573 runs in Tests at an average of 22.03 and 1519 in ODIs with an average of 33.75.
He last played in February 2010 in a Twenty20 against Australia in Sydney.
Morton had represented Trinidad and Tobago, Leeward Islands and Nevis. He scored 5980 runs at an average of 39.60 in a first class career that spanned over 17 years.
West Indies batsman Chris Gayle, tweeted, “We lost a True Warrior W.I Cricketer Runako Morton-May is soul rest in peace! Our memories together Live On!-My Condolences to his Family.”
England batting star Kevin Pietersen also expressed his shock on Twitter.
“My thoughts go out to Runako Morton’s family this morning… Such sad news!! What a lovely guy & fierce competitor!! RIP bossman!!!” he said.
Morton’s former IPL team Rajasthan Royals also tweeted, “Sad to learn about the news of West Indian cricketer Runako Morton passing away in a car accident…RIP!” (PTI)
