Mike Findlay


Thaddeus Michael "Mike" Findlay is a former West Indian cricketer who played in ten Tests from 1969 to 1973 as a batsman and wicketkeeper.
He was the first player from the Leeward and Windward Islands to represent the West Indies. Findlay toured Australia and New Zealand in 1968-69, and England in 1969 and 1976. Findlay found the experience and support of his team-mates helpful when he entered the West Indies team, and later remarked, "I never forgot when I first went on tour with the West Indies team. An experienced player was given a younger player as his mentor. Wes Hall was a mentor to me. Jackie Hendriks was the No. 1 keeper, and Jackie would sit with me and pass on his experience."
After his career as a cricketer, Findlay became a journalist and commentated on matches. In 2002 he stepped down as Chairman of Selectors for the West Indies team. On 3 May 2007 Mike was appointed West Indian team manager for the tour of England.