Curtly Ambrose, one of the most fearsome fast bowlers in the history of cricket, remains an iconic figure in West Indian cricket. Known f?or his incredible height, pace, and ability to trouble the best batters in the world, Ambrose terrorized opponents during his illustrious career, which spanned over a decade from the late 1980s to the early 2000s. With 405 wickets in Test cricket and 225 in ODIs, Ambrose’s i??mpact on the game is still remembered fondly by cricket fans across the globe.

Curtly Ambrose names his favourite cricketer

In a recent media interaction during an event for the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, Ambrose was asked about his favourite cricketers. While most fans tend to name legendary batters like Sachin Tendulkar or Viv Richards as their favorites, Ambrose offered a different perspective and recko??????????????????????????ned that Pakistan icon Wasim Akram was his favourite.

“Yes, I sometimes do feel that 90% of the time, fans pick batters,” Ambrose noted.

“I have played with some of the best batters in the world, but being a bowler, I will always lean towards a bowler. We have had some great bowlers, and Wasim Akram was one of my favourites,” he added.

Ambrose’s admiration for Akram is a testament to the Pakistani left-arm seamer’s skill and versatility. Akram, often regarded as one of the best fast bowlers of all time, earned respect from players and fans alike for his ability to swing the ball both ways and dominate in various conditions. Ambrose’s acknowledgment of the Pakistan great highlights the mutual respect between great fast bowlers.

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Ambrose on any batter giving him sleepless nights

During the interaction, Ambrose was also asked if any batter ever gave him sleepless nights during his p?laying career. His response was simple yet revealing.

“No one,” Ambrose said with confidence.

“I have played cricket with some of the greats, but I never thought of cricket once I was out of the ground. Until the next morning when I had to go back to the field to do my job. So, as far as sleepless nights are concerned, absolutely no one,” Ambrose concluded.

The statement of Ambrose reflects his calm and composed mindset, even when facing some of the best batters in the world. His focus remained unwavering, both on and off the field, a trait that contributed to his success as a bowler. The West Indian legend’s abil??ity to separate the pressures of the game from his personal life made him one of the most mentally tough players of his era.

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West Indies cricket legend Curtly Ambrose delivered a powerful message to the USA team following their narrow defeat against South Africa in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 match on June 19, Wednesday. Despite the loss, Ambrose’s visit to the USA dressing room left a lasting impact on the players, who have emerged as surprise contenders in the tournament.

Spirited performance against South Africa

In a high-octane encounter in Antigua, South Africa set a formidable total of 194/4 in their allotted 20 overs. The USA team, known for their resilience throughout the tournament, mounted a strong challenge led by Andries Gous‘ impressive 80 runs. Ultimately, they fell short by 18 runs in their chase, but not without showcasing their fighting spirit till the last ball.

Curtly Ambrose’s words of wisdom

After the match, Ambrose was invited to speak to the USA te??am in their change room, where he commended their exceptional performance against a strong South African side. He reassured the players that there was no shame in their defeat and encouraged them to build on their positive aspects from the match.

“Good afternoon everybody. I make it quick. You guys played a great game today. Even though you lost, you played a great game. You can build on this for the other games. You have nothing to be ashamed of. Nothing to be embarrassed. You played a damn good game against a good team. And you can build on this going forward for the other games,” said Ambrose in a video shared by ICC.

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In a heartfelt address, Ambrose emphasized the importance of self-belief and enjoyment in the game. He urged the USA players not to feel intimidated by any opponent and to c??ontinue believing in their abilities as individuals and as a team.

“I just want to wish you guys all the very best and you can do better. And you will do better. Just continue to believe in yourselves and don’t be intimidated by the team you play against. Always believe in yourself. Individually and as a team. You will get the result in the end. And ofcourse, enjoy what you do. It’s very important to do that. All the best going forward and you never know what can happen,” Ambrose added.

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Cricketing legend Curtly Ambrose has imparted a valuable piece of advice to the Indian pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah ahead of his ODI comeback in the highly anticipated Asia Cup 2023. It is worth mentioning that Bumrah has been away from competitive cricket for over 11 months due to recurrent back issues and recently underwent surgery before making his triumphant return d?uring the T20I series against Ireland earlier this month.

Jasprit Bumrah gets picked in India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2023

Bumrah is renowned for his impeccable bowling skills and has been meticulously working on his fitness and form to reestablish himself in the international cricketing arena, with important tournaments like Asia Cup and ODI World Cup 2023 on the card. The 27-year-old pacer’s efforts eventually paid off when he was included in India’s 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup.

Bumrah’s inclusion in the squad for the Asia Cup 2023 was met with enthusiastic approval from cricket enthusiasts across the country as the fans look forward to witnessing his prowess on the field, especially with the impending World Cup 2023 on the horizon.

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Curtly Ambrose cautions Jasprit Bumrah

However, amidst the excitement and anticipation, legendary West Indies fast bowler Curtly Ambrose has offered a word of caution to Bumrah as he prepares to step back into the ODI format. Ambrose, who is wi??dely regarded as one of the greatest pacers in cricket history, emphasized the importance of taking things slow and not rushing into the game with fu??ll intensity.

Ambrose’s words of wisdom stemmed from his own vast experience and understanding of the challenges that come with making a comeback after a significant injury layoff. He acknowledged Bumrah’s uniqueness as a bowler, emphasizing his unorthodox yet highly effective approach to the game. But at the same time, Ambrose highlighted the concern that often accompanies bowlers returning from injuries and cautioned Bumrah.

“Bumrah is an asset to the Indian bowling line-up and my advice to him would be to take it a little bit slowly, don’t rush back into it or try to go flat out. When you are really comfortable, then you can go flat out. It’s not a wise thing to go flat out from ball one. You don’t want to be hurt again,” said Ambrose dur??ing his interaction with Revsportz.

“Jasprit Bumrah is a wonderful bowler. He is very different from any of the fast bowlers I have seen, very unorthodox, but highly effective. When you are coming back from an injury after a long layoff, it’s always concerning for the bowler. You don’t want to get injured again and in the back of your mind, you don’t want to go flat out too soon,” the 59-year-old added.

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