After 38 years of service, spanning five decades, Michael Walsh brought the curtain down on his service to Hong Kong Cricket after he elected to step down as Chairman.

President Rodney Miles led the tributes at the Hong Kong Cricket Association Annual General Meeting and presented Walsh with a commemorative silver plate, which was enscribed with the long list of his achievements dating back to the 1970's.

"MICHAEL WALSH

With enormous thanks for your major contribution to Hong Kong Cricket over so many years 1978 - 2016

• Hong Kong International Player 80's
• 1986 World Cup Qualifiers
• Chairman of Selectors
• Chairman of Umpires
• HKCA Chairman 1998 - 2005
• HKCA Chairman 2013 – 2016"

Walsh has been replaced as Chairman by Dr John Cribbin, with Rodney Miles (President) and Justin Pearce (Treasurer) remaining in their positions.

StartJG Director Jonathan Cummings has come on to the board as Secretary.