Courtney Walsh, the legendary West Indian fast bowler and former head coach of the West Indies women’s cricket team, recently shared a distressing update on social media follow??ing an unfortunate incident. The 61-year-old cricket i?con revealed that his phone was stolen last Saturday, leaving him unable to access vital information or communicate effectively.

Courtney Walsh provides update following phone theft incident 

Taking to the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), Walsh informed his followers about the incident and urged them to be cautious if they attempt to contact him or his wife Antiguan.

“Phones got stolen last Saturday and to date can’t get any info so anyone trying to reach me on my JA number or Antigua number won’t get me as yet,” Walsh wrote on X.

Phones got stolen last Saturday and to date can’t get any info so any one trying to reach me o??n my JA number or Antigua number you won’t get ??me as yet 🙏🏿🙏🏿

— Courtney A Walsh (@CuddyWalsh) August 16, 2024

The cricketing legend expressed frustration over the situation, emphasizing that he remains unreachable on his Jamaican and his wife’s numbers.

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Walsh’s bowling career

Walsh, who made his international debut for the West Indies in November 1984 in a Test match against Australia, enjoyed a prolific career. Throughout 132 Test matches, he claimed an impressive 5?19 wickets, establishing himself as? one of the greatest fast bowlers in cricket history.

Just two months after his Test debut, in January 1985, Walsh made his One Day International (ODI) debut against Sri Lanka, where he went on to take 227 wickets in 205 ODIs. His illustrious international career came to a close in April 2001, with his final appearance being a Test match against South Africa.

From fast bowling legend to head coach

In October 2020, Walsh took on the role of head coach for the West Indies Women’s cricket team. Despite achieving notable successes, including series victories against Pakistan both at home and abroad and reaching the semifinals of the  ICC Women’s 50-over Cricket World Cup 2022, his tenure ended on a disappointing note.

The team’s failure to advance to the knockout stages of the T20 World Cup 2023 in South Africa led to a review by Cricket West Indies (CWI), resulting in the non-renewal of Walsh’s contract, along with those of his assistant coaches Robert Samuels and Corey Collymore.

Walsh remains a revered figure in the world of cricket, and his contributions to the sport are celebrated across the globe. The recent theft of his phone is an unfortunate disruption, but Walsh’s resilience and legacy in cricket remain unshaken. Fans and well-wishers are hopeful that the situation will be resolved soon, allowing him to resume his communications and continue his engagement with the cricketing community.

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West Indies cricket icon Courtney Walsh recently shared his insights on Team India’s squad selection for the upcoming T20 World Cup, particularly focusing on their bowling de??partment. The announcement of India’s squad by the Board of Contro??l for Cricket in India (BCCI) last month sparked discussions, with notable inclusions and exclusions catching the attention of fans and experts alike.

Spin dominance in India’s squad

Among the notable selections, the return of Sanju Samson and the exclusion of KL Rahul garnered significant attention. However, it was the inclusion of four spinners in India’s squad that stood out. Alongside the seasoned Yuzvendra Chahal, the BCCI opted for Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav.

India’s strategic move

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, during a ??recent press conference, disclosed that the decision to include four spinners was a strategic move aimed at exploiting the conditions expected in the Caribbean and the USA, where the T20 World Cup is scheduled to be held.

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Courtney Walsh shares his analysis

Walsh, in his assess??me??nt, expressed no surprise at India’s emphasis on spin, considering it to be a potent weapon for the team. He noted similarities with the West Indies squad, which also boasts three spinners. Walsh highlighted the need for teams to adapt to the varying conditions and balance their squads accordingly.

“India picking four spinners I’m not surprised… it seems to be their strength. West Indies have picked three spinners. It’s going to be different conditions and everybody has to balance the team,” said Walsh while speaking to PTI.

Acknowledgment of India’s pace attack

While praising India’s spin contingent, Walsh also acknowledged the quality of India’s pace bowling unit, led by the formidable Jasprit Bumrah and supported by Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh. He emphasized the overall competitiveness of the tournament, noting that most? teams possess a blend of ??quality fast bowlers and spinners.

“India still have quality fast bowlers, most of the teams do, so it will be a very competitive tournament. The majority of the teams have good-quality fast bowlers and spinners,” added Walsh.

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