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Courtney Walsh
1962 - Today
Courtney Walsh
Courtney Andrew Walsh OJ (born 30 October 1962) is a Jamaican former cricketer who represented the West Indies from 1984 to 2001, captaining the team in 22 Test matches. He played as a fast bowler and is considered one of the all-time greats, best known for his opening bowling partnership with fellow West Indian Curtly Ambrose for several years. Walsh played 132 Tests and 205 ODIs for the West Indies and took 519 and 227 wickets respectively. He shared 421 Test wickets with Ambrose in 49 matches. Read more on Wikipedia
His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Courtney Walsh is the 81st most popular cricketer, the 188th most popular biography from Jamaica and the 2nd most popular Jamaican Cricketer.
Courtney Walsh is most famous for being a legendary Jamaican cricketer and one of the greatest fast bowlers in the history of cricket. He is renowned for his record 519 Test wickets and his role in leading the West Indies cricket team during the 1980s and 1990s.
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Among CRICKETERS
Among cricketers, Courtney Walsh ranks 81 out of 136. Before him are Harbhajan Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Javagal Srinath, Andy Flower, Suresh Raina, and Matthew Hayden. After him are Waqar Younis, Hansie Cronje, Kiran More, Gary Kirsten, Brett Lee, and Vinod Kambli.
Most Popular Cricketers in Wikipedia
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Harbhajan Singh
1980 - Present
HPI: 36.54
Rank: 75
Jasprit Bumrah
1993 - Present
HPI: 36.32
Rank: 76
Javagal Srinath
1969 - Present
HPI: 36.11
Rank: 77
Andy Flower
1968 - Present
HPI: 35.71
Rank: 78
Suresh Raina
1986 - Present
HPI: 35.69
Rank: 79
Matthew Hayden
1971 - Present
HPI: 35.52
Rank: 80
Courtney Walsh
1962 - Present
HPI: 35.46
Rank: 81
Waqar Younis
1971 - Present
HPI: 35.39
Rank: 82
Hansie Cronje
1969 - 2002
HPI: 35.22
Rank: 83
Kiran More
1962 - Present
HPI: 35.03
Rank: 84
Gary Kirsten
1967 - Present
HPI: 34.96
Rank: 85
Brett Lee
1976 - Present
HPI: 34.92
Rank: 86
Vinod Kambli
1972 - Present
HPI: 34.83
Rank: 87
Contemporaries
Among people born in 1962, Courtney Walsh ranks 1,129. Before him are John Katko, Zackie Achmat, John Sarbanes, Thuli Madonsela, Craig Anton, and Michele Dougherty. After him are Austin Mardon, Chuck Fleischmann, Christopher Corey Smith, Kiran More, Tim Daggett, and Kenny Jackett.
Others Born in 1962
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John Katko
POLITICIAN
1962 - Present
HPI: 36.55
Rank: 1,123
Zackie Achmat
SOCIAL ACTIVIST
1962 - Present
HPI: 36.24
Rank: 1,124
John Sarbanes
POLITICIAN
1962 - Present
HPI: 36.19
Rank: 1,125
Thuli Madonsela
LAWYER
1962 - Present
HPI: 36.10
Rank: 1,126
Craig Anton
ACTOR
1962 - Present
HPI: 36.06
Rank: 1,127
Michele Dougherty
PHYSICIST
1962 - Present
HPI: 35.97
Rank: 1,128
Courtney Walsh
CRICKETER
1962 - Present
HPI: 35.46
Rank: 1,129
Austin Mardon
ASTRONOMER
1962 - Present
HPI: 35.39
Rank: 1,130
Chuck Fleischmann
POLITICIAN
1962 - Present
HPI: 35.31
Rank: 1,131
Christopher Corey Smith
ACTOR
1962 - Present
HPI: 35.26
Rank: 1,132
Kiran More
CRICKETER
1962 - Present
HPI: 35.03
Rank: 1,133
Tim Daggett
GYMNAST
1962 - Present
HPI: 34.72
Rank: 1,134
Kenny Jackett
COACH
1962 - Present
HPI: 34.63
Rank: 1,135
Among CRICKETERS In Jamaica
Among cricketers born in Jamaica, Courtney Walsh ranks 2. Before him are Chris Gayle (1979).
