Multi-talented Peter: From spinner and journalist to world chef

Peter Christie (Casie Chetty) -- a well-known cricketer, veteran journalist, international chef and musician among other talents— passed away last week at Liverpool in Britain. He was 71.

Peter William Sinclair Christie, he later took his mother’s name Casie Chetty, was one of the leading cricketers at Wesley College where he emerged for many years as the highest wicket-taker in school. One of his most notable achievements was a hat-trick against Trinity College. He later played for the Bloomfield Sports Club and Burgher Recreation Club (BRC) in first division cricket.

Peter Christie or Casie Chetty took to journalism as a sports reporter for the Daily News in the 1970s. Being enterprising, innovative and wanting to Later in life he came back to journalism and worked for several years at the Daily Mirror with his knowledge of sports and imaginative writing style being widely acclaimed specialize in other fields also, he went overseas to France, Britain and other countries. Family members say one of his great achievements was as an international chef, making dishes that were as tasty as his spin bowling and writing style. Later in life he came back to journalism and worked for several years at the Daily Mirror with his knowledge of sports and imaginative writing style being widely acclaimed.

Though he suffered many illnesses, Peter was known for his laughter and good humour, forgetting whatever trials or tribulations he may have been going through.

May his soul rest in the peace of God.