Talk:Courtney Walsh
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Hi ALL Cricket Lovers,
Although I have many memories of Mr. Walsh bowling. The recent one I remember is his last test series in England (June 2000). Graham Thorpe had recently come back into the side after a considerable layoff. Walsh was bowling to him first up and he sent down what looked like a beamer only that it didn't have the pace and Thorpe was bolwed. Walsh did it again in the next innings and got an LBW decision against Thorpe. He attempted it again in another match and the LBW decision went in Thorpe's favour only marginally.
I remember Thorpe's face when he got out twice to those deliveries and that only speaks volumes about Walsh's ability to exploit a perceived weakness of a world class and experienced player like Thorpe. Analysis on his dismissals showed that Walsh and Ambrose aimed what looked like beamers when the ball left their hands but were slower balls and because Thorpe had been out of International cricket for some time, they knew his judgement on line and length will be rusty. Thorpe tried to avoid, what he thought was a beamer, and basically left his stumps and pads exposed.
EXPERIENCE AND ACCURACY epitomises the success of bowlers like Walsh and Ambrose who I believe could have continued for atleast 3-4 more years. Why?? I think they had enough pace and accuracy to make life hell for batsmen even today and seeing them bowl one never felt that they were putting any strain on their bodies. I think they quit because they realised that the number 3 and number 4 bowlers weren't up to their standard and that means the pressure they created will dessipate and they will have to work harder and harder to re-apply the pressure and get the wickets. The only time they looked a little tired is when they were asked to bowl 10-12 overs on the trot. I remember reading somewhere that Walsh and Ambrose had great work ethics and Walsh could be seen going for a run at 5am to kick off his workout before the match, every day. To do that for some many years takes motivation to a completely different level. And people say bowling is the most physically awkward thing to do and the body can't cope with it after some time!?!?!?!
Ashok Rautela
[edit] Agreed
This is an encyclopaedia, not a fan forum, but I think you are right, Ashok. In county cricket, overseas players tended to go through the motions and collect the pay-cheque, but Courtney was well loved in Gloucestershire for his high level of commitment to the cause. He took more wickets than anyone in the country, or almost, for most of his fourteen years, and almost won the championship single-handed on more than one occasion. Apparently, he owned one of the very few Mercedes in Jamaica, and could go anywhere he wanted on the island with no fear of being molested. A giant among cricketers in every sense.
Guy 16:11, 28 April 2006 (UTC)
[edit] XXXX Beach Cricket Competition 2007
Courtney is a participant as part of the West Indian Team in the XXXX Gold Beach Cricket Tri-Nations 2007 against Allan Border's Australian and Graham Gooch's English teams. Just worth a mention as it has received heavy advertising here in Australia, and it's another accomplishment that he can hang his hat on.
- Pottski
