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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 Zimbabwe in Group B: Aus, SL, IRE, OMAN
- 2🏆 Walsh: 519 Test wickets, subcontinent specialist
- 3💡 First match: Oman on Feb 9, Colombo
- 4🔮 Super 8s push after 2024 qualification miss
"West Indies veteran Courtney Walsh joins Zimbabwe as bowling consultant ahead of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026."
Zimbabwe have pulled off a masterstroke by roping in West Indies legend Courtney Walsh as their bowling consultant ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. The move signals their serious intent to make waves in Group B, facing heavyweights like Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland, and Oman from February 7 to March 8.
Walsh's Subcontinent Edge
With his wealth of experience in the subcontinent, Walsh – one of the greatest fast bowlers ever with 519 Test wickets – has already hit the ground running with the Chevrons. His expertise in death bowling and swing could be the X-factor for a side hungry to revive past glories, reminiscent of their shocking 2007 T20WC upset over Australia led by Brendan Taylor. After missing the 2024 edition via Africa Qualifier heartbreak, this appointment screams comeback.
Zimbabwe open their campaign against Oman on February 9 in Colombo, followed by a stern test against Australia on the 13th. Walsh's guidance might just turn their pacers into match-winners on Sri Lankan pitches. Fans are buzzing – could this be the spark for an underdog story in India-Sri Lanka's mega-event?
Expect fireworks as Zimbabwe eye Super 8s glory.
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