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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 following an unfortunate incident. The 61-year-old cricket icon 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 on 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 519 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.
