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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 Walsh: 500+ Test wickets, prior roles with Bangladesh, WI women
- 2🏆 Joins Zimbabwe squad immediately for T20 World Cup 2026 prep
- 3💡 Praises bowling combo potential, stresses execution & adaptation
- 4🔮 Could transform ZIM's attack into WC dark horses by Feb 2026
""The combination of the attack has impressed me from watching and the potential that's within the team," Walsh said"
Legendary pacer Courtney Walsh steps in as Zimbabwe's bowling consultant for the T20 World Cup 2026, bringing his 500+ Test wicket haul to sharpen the Chevrons' attack ahead of the big stage.
The West Indies icon, who hit the milestone as the first to 500 Test scalps, has wasted no time—already embedded with the squad. His resume boasts stints as Bangladesh men's bowling coach, West Indies women's head coach, and even Zimbabwe women's technical consultant in 2024. Zimbabwe Cricket sees his expertise as the X-factor.
Walsh's Vision for Chevrons' Pace Edge
"The combination of the attack has impressed me from watching and the potential that's within the team," Walsh shared, eyeing execution and teamwork. He believes Zimbabwe can punch above weight by adapting to conditions in the India-Sri Lanka co-hosting.
With the T20 World Cup around the corner, this hire screams ambition. Fans recall Walsh's towering presence—now channeling that into Zimbabwe's seamers. Can his tweaks turn raw pace into World Cup wickets? The road to glory just got a Hall of Fame boost.
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