Courntey Walsh seems to be again at his wicket as he’s bowled in the course of the West Indies’ second innings of the third take a look at match on the Kings Mead Cricket grounds in Durban Dec.29, 1998. West Indies had been all out for 259.
Photograph by Peter Andrews/Reuters
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has launched legendary quick bowlers Sir Curtly Ambrose and Courtney Walsh to mentor among the area’s up-and-coming gamers.
That is a part of CWI’s ongoing dedication to nurturing regional expertise, and each legends are actively partaking with West Indies Academy gamers on the Coolidge Cricket Floor (CCG) in Antigua.
The mentorship program began on Could 21, with strong discussions led by Sir Curtly, who shared private tales and insights on West Indies cricket’s proud heritage, world achievements, and enduring spirit. It served as a reminder to the younger gamers of the celebrated legacy they’re now a part of.
Sir Curtly and Walsh are thought of two of the best quick bowlers to ever play for the West Indies.
This system will proceed with technical and experiential periods led by the fast-bowling legends.
Sir Curtly will lead crimson ball coaching, specializing in match consciousness, tactical execution, and mindset improvement. On the identical time, Walsh will information gamers by way of a two-day apply match and supply in-depth mentoring.
Director of Cricket at CWI, Miles Bascombe, mentioned the initiative would offer invaluable expertise.
“There is no such thing as a larger inspiration for our younger gamers than studying instantly from the legends whose names are etched within the historical past of West Indies cricket.
“This initiative not solely enhances their technical expertise but in addition helps instill the values, delight, and fervour that outline what it means to put on the maroon,” Bascombe mentioned.
Academy Head Coach Ramesh Subasinghe mentioned, “For our younger gamers, understanding the historical past of West Indies cricket is simply as vital as creating their technical and tactical expertise.
“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,” Sub-asinghe added.
“It connects our gamers to one thing larger than themselves and reminds them of the legacy they’re carrying ahead each time they step onto the sphere.”
The mentorship periods are a part of a broader participant improvement technique launched by CWI to make sure that promising younger cricketers obtain world-class steering on and off the sphere.
