Tributes to Morton

West Indies batsman Runako Morton has died following a car crash in Trinidad on Sunday night.

West Indies batsman dies following car crash

West Indies batsman Runako Morton has died following a car crash in Trinidad on Sunday night. The 33-year-old played in 15 Tests and 56 ODIs for the Windies, with his last appearance for his country coming against Australia in a Twenty20 international in 2010. He averaged 22.03 in Tests with a top score of 70, while he had more success on the limited overs stage. He averaged 33.75, with the highlight coming with his unbeaten 110 against New Zealand in 2006. England batsman Kevin Pietersen expressed his shock and sadness at the news on Twitter. He said: "My thoughts go out to Runako Morton's family this morning... Such sad news!! What a lovely guy & fierce competitor!! RIP bossman!!!' West Indies' Chris Gayle tweeted: "We lost a True Warrior. W.I Cricketer Runako Morton - May his soul rest in peace! Our memories together Live On! My Condolences to his Family." A tweet from the Board's official account read: "Our deepest condolences to Runako Morton's family. Such devastating and tragic news."