Softball fraternity bids farewell to Lakhram Mike Singh

Apr 17, 2022 Sports

The old adage ‘Heroes can always be remembered, but Legends never die’ can be used to describe the type of character Lakhram ‘Mike’ Singh was, not only to softball cricket, but to society at large.
On Thursday last the softball fraternity bid farewell to one of finest players to have graced the sport – Lakhram ‘Mike’ Singh.

Players form a bat arch as Lakhram Singh body is being taken for cremation.

Following the service at his home in Bel Air, Singh was cremated at Better Hope, East Coast Demerara.
Members of the softball arena was left in a state of shock when Singh, the owner of Wellman Masters, Legends and Wellwoman, passed away in Florida while playing for Wellman Legends in the over-50 division in the Florida Cup. He was 61 years of age.
Singh, who was the Proprietor of Mike’s Pharmacy, also played for Floodlights and was an executive member on that organisation. He also sponsored and organised an inter-county softball competition, sponsored U19 tournaments in Wakenaam and supported cricketers in Guyana. He also did charitable works. Not only have the sport of softball but society lost true gentleman who was always willing to render assistance whenever called upon.
Singh was known for his politeness and was always calm in his approach, even to the most challenging of situations. When it comes to the sport, he had a fearless approach. He has left a void that will be very difficult to fill.
The cricketing fraternity and Kaieteur Sports Department expressed condolences to his family.