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Biography Of Curtly Ambrose- Terror For Batsmen

By Shubham Shah December 08, 2020 • 18:01 PM View: 97

With an imposing frame standing at a towering 6ft 7ins, Curtly Ambrose was a terrifying sight for any batsman, even from 22 yards away. The right-arm fast bowler is not just one of the greatest from the land of the Caribbean but also a celebrated icon on the world stage. Christened, ‘Little Bird’, he soared to dizzying heights, breaking numerous records to become one of the leading wicket-takers of all time.

A man of few words during his career, he was notoriously reluctant to speak to journalists. He was chosen as one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1992. After he retired he was drafted into the International Cricket Council Hall of Fame and selected as one of West Indies all-time XI by a panel of experts.

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