Bio/Wiki
Real Name | Courtney Andrew Walsh OJ |
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Physical Stats & More
Height | 197 cm |
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Weight | 85 kg |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
School | Not Known |
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College | N/A |
Educational Qualifications | Higher Seconary |
Personal Life
Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Scorpio |
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Hometown | Molynes Road, in the Half Way Tree area of Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies |
Religion | Christianity |
Relationships & More
Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Children | 3 |
Family
Father | Eric Walsh | ||||
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Mother | Joan Wollaston | ||||
Siblings |
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Children | 3 |
Career
International Debut |
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Jersey Number | N/A | ||||
Domestic/State Team |
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Nature on field | Calm | ||||
Records |
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Career Turning Point | In 1979 when he took 10 wickets in an innings in School Cricket |
Favourites
Favourite Player | Pele (Football) |
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Favourite Food | Not Known |
Some Lesser Known Facts
Courtney Walsh achieved his only five-wicket haul in an ODI against Sri Lanka in December 1986, taking 5 wickets for just 1 run in 2 overs. | |
He had a modest batting average of 7 runs with a highest score of 30 runs in both ODI and Test formats. | |
Regarded as the most physically fit fast bowler in cricket history. | |
His extensive career in International Cricket spanned over 17 years. | |
During the late 90s, he was known as the bowler most challenging to score runs against. | |
He is the proprietor of a restaurant called 'CuddyZ' situated in Jamaica. | |
Though never married, he has 3 children and resides with his mother. | |
He enjoyed preparing meals for his mother. |