Curly Ambroseone of the most feared fast bowlers in cricket history, remains an icon of West Indian cricket. Known for his incredible height, pace and ability to trouble the best batsmen in the world, Ambrose terrorized his opponents during an illustrious career that spanned more than a decade from the late 1980s to the early 2000s. With 405 wickets in Test cricket and 225 wickets in ODIs, Ambrose’s impact on the game is still fondly remembered by cricket fans around the world.
Curtly Ambrose names his favorite cricketer
Recently media interaction during an event for Falcons of Antigua and BarbudaAmbrose asked about his favorite cricketers. Most fans tend to name legendary fighters Sachin Tendulkar or Viv Richards as their favourites, Ambrose offered a different perspective and reckoned Pakistani icon Wasim Akram was his favourite.
“Yeah, I sometimes feel like 90% of fans choose tattoos” Ambrose noted.
“I have played with some of the best batsmen in the world, but being a bowler, I will always lean towards the bowler. We had very good boulderers and Wasim Akram was one of my favorites. he added.
Ambrose’s admiration for Akram is a testament to the skill and versatility of the Pakistani left-arm seamer. Often regarded as one of the best fast bowlers of all time, Akram is respected by players and fans alike for his ability to swing the ball both ways and dominate in a variety of situations. Ambrose’s acknowledgment of Pakistan’s greatness underscores the mutual respect between the great fast bowlers.
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Ambrose any inclination that gives him sleepless nights
During the interaction, Ambrose was asked if any hit during his playing career gave him sleepless nights. His answer was simple but revealing.
“Nobody”, Ambrose said confidently.
“I have played cricket with some seniors, but I never thought about cricket after leaving the ground. I had to go back to the field to do my work until morning. So, when it comes to sleepless nights, absolutely no one.” Ambrose concluded.
Ambrose’s statement reflects his calm and composed mindset even when facing the best punches in the world. His focus remained unwavering both on and off the field, a trait that contributed to his success as a bowler. The West Indian legend’s ability to separate the pressures of the game from his personal life made him one of the most mentally tough players of his era.
