Zimbabwe Cricket has engaged former West Indies fast bowling great Courtney Walsh as bowling consultant for the senior men’s national team ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8.
Walsh has already begun working with the squad as Zimbabwe intensify preparations for the global showpiece, where they have been drawn in Group B alongside Australia, Ireland, Oman and Sri Lanka.
ZC managing director Givemore Makoni said the appointment was strategic and focused on strengthening the team’s technical depth.
“Courtney Walsh brings unparalleled experience and insight at the highest level of international cricket, particularly in fast bowling,” he said.
Makoni said Walsh’s understanding of Zimbabwean cricket made him a natural fit.
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“He has previously worked with our women’s national team and understands our cricketing environment. That continuity, combined with his global coaching experience, gives us confidence he will have a meaningful impact,” he said.
Walsh said he was excited by the challenge and optimistic about Zimbabwe’s prospects.
“I am very excited about the opportunity to work with Zimbabwe,” he said.
“I think we have a very good chance once we execute well, work together as a team and adapt to the conditions.”
Widely regarded as one of the game’s greatest fast bowlers, Walsh played for West Indies from 1984 to 2001, taking 519 wickets in 132 Tests and becoming the first bowler to reach 500 Test wickets. Zimbabwe will open their World Cup campaign against Oman in Colombo on February 9, before facing Australia, Ireland and hosts Sri Lanka, with the top two teams progressing to the Super Eight stage.
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