Profession: West Indian Cricketer
Biography: Courtney Walsh is a former Jamaican cricket who played for the West Indies from 1984 to 2001 and captained the team in 22 Test matches. He is known as one of the all-time greatest fast bowlers, in particular for his partnership with Curtly Ambrose.
Walsh held the record for most Test wickets from 2000, when he broke the record of Kapil Dev, until 2004, when his own record was broken by Shane Warne. Walsh was also the first bowler to reach 500 Test wickets.
In 2010, Walsh was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. He now serves as the bowling coach for the Bangladesh men's national cricket team.
Born: October 30, 1962
Birthplace: Kingston, Jamaica
Age: 61 years old
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Scorpio
Historical Events
- 1982-03-12 1st-class debut of Courtney Walsh, Jamaica v Leeward Islands
- 1986-12-03 Chasing the West Indies 248/5, Sri Lanka is sensationally dismissed for just 55 in cricket's Champions Trophy in Sharjah; Windies pace bowler Courtney Walsh takes 5 for 1 in 4.3 overs
- 1995-02-13 West Indies beat NZ by innings & 332, Courtney Walsh 13-55
- 2000-09-04 England claim first series (3-1) over West Indies since 1969; win 5th Test by 158 runs at The Oval, London; Windies captain Courtney Walsh's 132nd and final Test
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