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The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has thanked Carl Hooper for his service to West Indies cricket.

In a release issued yesterday, WICB chief executive officer Stephen Camacho thanked the former vice-captain for ``his considerable service over 12 years, 80 Tests and 182 One-Day Internationals''.

Camacho added: ``In particular, no one will forget the sight of Carl Hooper in full flow with his classical style, exquisite timing and graceful strokeplay.''

The board also wished Hooper and his family every success in the future.

Camacho was responding to a letter received on Wednesday from Hooper officially confirming his retirement from international cricket.

In his letter to the board, Hooper thanked his team-mates, managers, coaches and captains with whom he had been associated as well as the WICB.

He especially thanked his homeland Guyana for giving him the opportunity to play first class cricket and consequently for the West Indies.