Greatest West Indies ODI XI of all time

#10 Curtly Ambrose

Ambrose was a key figure in the West Indies bowling line-up in the 90s

Curtly Ambrose belonged to a generation when West Indies was quickly running short of high-quality pacers but was no less lethal than anyone in the ‘golden quartet of pace of the 1970s and 1980s.’ Along with Courtney Walsh, he established a formidable bowling pair in the 1990s.

His great height naturally fetched him great bounce and presented a daunting challenge to the batsmen. Add to it, his impeccable control and you get a diabolical bowler to deal with. Ambrose was the chief strike bowler for the Windies throughout the 1990s and was very economical in both formats of the game. His economy rate of 3.48 in ODIs, in particular, is striking.

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Ambrose picked up 225 wickets at a phenomenal average of 24.12 in 176 ODIs. For his contribution as a bowler, it is impossible to deny him a place alongside the all-time greats in the history of the West Indian cricket team. It is also impossible to overlook Ambrose for this team for his awesome wicket taking ability.