ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has turned to legendary quick bowlers Sir Curtly Ambrose and Courtney Walsh to mentor among the area’s up-and-coming gamers.
As a part of CWI’s ongoing dedication to nurturing regional expertise, Sir Curtly and Walsh actively have interaction with West Indies Academy gamers on the Coolidge Cricket Floor (CCG) in Antigua.
With over 1350 wickets between them, Sir Curtly and Walsh are thought of to be amongst two of the best quick bowlers to ever play for the West Indies.
The initiative started on Might 21 with a strong legacy dialogue led by Sir Curtly, who shared private tales and insights on West Indies cricket’s proud heritage, world achievements, and enduring spirit.
The session served as a reminder to the Academy gamers of the distinguished legacy they’re now a part of as rising recreation ambassadors.
Constructing on this momentum, the mentorship program will proceed with technical and experiential classes led by the fast-bowling greats.
Sir Curtly will lead crimson ball scenario-based coaching, specializing in match consciousness, tactical execution, and mindset growth. Walsh will information gamers via a two-day follow match and supply in-depth mentoring as a part of his position as bowling mentor.
Director of Cricket at CWI, Miles Bascombe, mentioned the initiative would offer invaluable expertise.
“There isn’t a better inspiration for our younger gamers than studying straight from the legends whose names are etched within the historical past of West Indies cricket.
“This initiative not solely enhances their technical abilities but additionally helps instill the values, delight, and fervour that outline what it means to put on the maroon,” Bascombe mentioned.
Academy Head Coach Ramesh Subasinghe spoke concerning the significance of historic training within the growth of younger gamers.
“For our younger gamers, understanding the historical past of West Indies cricket is simply as essential as creating their technical and tactical abilities.
“Having legends like Sir Curtly Ambrose and Courtney Walsh share their journeys, approaches, and values brings a depth of studying that no textbook or coaching guide can supply,” Subasinghe mentioned.
“It connects our gamers to one thing better than themselves—it reminds them of the legacy they’re carrying ahead each time they step onto the sphere.”
The mentorship classes are a part of a broader participant growth technique being rolled out by CWI to make sure that promising younger cricketers obtain world-class steerage on and off the sphere.
In two weeks, the Academy will tackle their counterparts from Sri Lanka right here in Antigua in two four-day first-class matches and three 50-over matches to be performed on the Coolidge Cricket Floor and the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, respectively.
