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mediumCourtney Walsh, one of the greatest fast bowlers ever, also holds a much less flattering Test record. What is it?
✓Most ducks scored by a batsman in Test career (43)
BMost no-balls bowled in a Test career
CMost dropped catches in Test cricket
DSlowest player to reach 50 Test wickets
Answer Explanation
Despite taking 519 Test wickets, Courtney Walsh also holds the record for most ducks by a batsman in Test cricket, with 43 ducks in 185 innings for West Indies.
Courtney Walsh in numbers
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | HS | Wkts | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 132 | 936 | 7.5 | 30* | 519 | 7/37 |
| ODI | 205 | 321 | 7.0 | 30 | 227 | 5/1 |
International career numbers, kept up to date. Full Courtney Walsh profile
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