B RIDGETOWN. Barbados. Nov 10 (AP/Internet): A galaxy of past cricket stars nave said they plan to

attend the funeral of West Indies fast bowling legend Malcolm Marshall in Barbados on Saturday.

Marshall. 41. died in his native Barbados Thursday from colon cancer. One of the greatest fast bowlers of all time, his death shocked and saddened the cricket world and fans who ranged from heads of state to labourers.

Clive Lloyd and Vlv Richards, the two captains under whom Marshall played most of his 81 Tests between 1978 and 1991, will attend, local spokesman said. Lloyd resides in England. Richards is in Mumbai. India.

Andy Roberts, Michael Holding. Joel Garner and Colin Croft, who formed the feared West Indies pace attack along with Marshall in the 1980s also will be there, spokesmen said.

Former England batsman Robin Smith and Mark Nicholas, teammates with Marshall during his 14 seasons with the English county team Hampshire have both said they will fly from London for the occasion. Nicholas, now an International television commentator on the game, was Hampshire captain for most of Marshall's time there.

The funeral service will take place in Bridgetown at the 4.000-seat Sir Garfield Sobers Gymnasium, named after the Barbadian left-hander acknowledged as one of the finest all-round cricketers. Barbadian Deputy Prime Minister David Simmons announced Tuesday.

The Rev Wes Hall, himself a former West Indies fast bowling star, will conduct the service. Simmons said.

Tributes continue to pour in dally for Marshall. Both of Barbados' daily newspapers here announced they will publish special editions Thursday commemorating Marshall's career.

Prime Minister Owen Arthur last week said Marshall's death was the "most tragic moment in the life of West Indies cricket."In 81 Test matches between 1978 and 1991. Marshall took 376 wickets at an average of 20.94 runs per wicket that is lower than any of the other many outstanding West Indies bowlers. Until 37-year-old Jamaican Courtney Walsh sur-eassed his mark last year, he ad been the leading West Indies wicket-taker in Tests.

Meanwhile, reports from Harare says, the South African cricket team will pay tribute to Marshall during the second Test against Zimbabwe, beginning on Thursday.

The South Africans may wear black armbands in his memory.

Klusener. who plays in his 22nd Test for South Africa against Zimbabwe, has dedicated his appearance in the match to the memory of Malcolm. ,

Klusener says Marshall taught him much about the game of cricket, and his (Marshall's) professional attitude to the game has had a biginfluence on his career.

Natal's Klusener. Shaun Pollock. Jonty Rhodes and coach Graham Ford benefited from Marshall's experience when the West Indian spent four seasons playing and coaching in the province.