Noble One
International Vice-Captain
I am interested in hearing the opinions of members on West Indian great Courtney Walsh.
A workhorse of a fast-bowler who combined years of longevity with probing accuracy, terrific cutters and sometimes terrifying pace. Was a contributing member of one of the greatest line-up of fast bowlers throughout the mid to late 80's and early 90's. Then moving onto leading a two pronged attack with Ambrose for the best part of a decade.
A statistical great, his record stacks up against the greatest of all time. But when it comes to ranking the greatest bowlers of his time he barely gets a mention against the likes of Donald, Akram, McGrath, Younis etc. Walsh many would consider not even the greatest amongst West Indies quicks of his career in Walsh, Bishop, Holding, Garner, Roberts and Marshall.
So I ask, where do you rank Courtney Walsh? Is he an all time great? Is it just his statistical record that makes him worth remembering? What are your memories of great Courtney Walsh spells?
Courtney Walsh's record
Cricinfo - Players and Officials - Courtney Walsh
Youtube Tribute
YouTube - (1/2) Courtney Walsh Career Highlights
YouTube - (2/2) Courtney Walsh Career Highlights
A workhorse of a fast-bowler who combined years of longevity with probing accuracy, terrific cutters and sometimes terrifying pace. Was a contributing member of one of the greatest line-up of fast bowlers throughout the mid to late 80's and early 90's. Then moving onto leading a two pronged attack with Ambrose for the best part of a decade.
A statistical great, his record stacks up against the greatest of all time. But when it comes to ranking the greatest bowlers of his time he barely gets a mention against the likes of Donald, Akram, McGrath, Younis etc. Walsh many would consider not even the greatest amongst West Indies quicks of his career in Walsh, Bishop, Holding, Garner, Roberts and Marshall.
So I ask, where do you rank Courtney Walsh? Is he an all time great? Is it just his statistical record that makes him worth remembering? What are your memories of great Courtney Walsh spells?
Courtney Walsh's record
Cricinfo - Players and Officials - Courtney Walsh
Youtube Tribute
YouTube - (1/2) Courtney Walsh Career Highlights
YouTube - (2/2) Courtney Walsh Career Highlights