Courtney Walsh
Jamaican cricketer and fast bowler
Born
October 30th, 1962
62 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Jamaica
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Debuted in international cricket in 1984 and became one of the leading fast bowlers of his era. Played for the West Indies national team, achieving significant success in both Test and One Day Internationals. Retired in 2001 and held the record for the most Test wickets at the time, a testament to excellence in the sport. Enclosed in numerous memorable matches, Walsh's skills dominated the game throughout his career.
Took 519 Test wickets, a world record
Part of West Indies team that won the 1983 Cricket World Cup
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