Aspiring cricketer shot dead in an apparent robbery was 'very promising guy' with bright future

The family of a promising young cricketer shot dead in an apparent robbery in the Caribbean described today how he was "a very promising guy - who touched everyone he came into contact with".

Adrian St John, 22, was targeted by two gunmen as he picked someone up in San Juan Trinidad on Sunday night.

He was reportedly robbed of his mobile phone and cash and ordered to drive off before one of the men fired shots at the car, killing him.

Speaking to ITV News, his cousin said:

Adrian St John grew up in Kennington, just minutes from the famous Oval cricket ground in south London, and developed a passion for the sport as a young boy.

He was captain of the Chris Gayle Academy in London and represented Hertfordshire University on the pitch.