Courtney Walsh COURTNEY WALSH is a party man. He'll catch a jig wherever possible as long as it does not interfere with his professional attitude to his sport. He's a music man by all measure and when he puts away the ball for good, he's giving thought to a career in the music industry.
"There is a strong possibility that I will be getting involved in the music industry after cricket. I love the creative aspect and, certainly, some amount of energy will go in that direction," he told Showtime.
On Saturday, Walsh will be throwing a massive party at the Countryside Club in celebration of his 38th birthday. "My birthday is on the 30th, but we thought the best time to do it would be tomorrow. Wherever I am in the world at this time of year I always look forward to my birthday and try to make it as special as possible," he said.
It certainly will be special with the likes of sportcasters Simon Crosskill and Bertis Bell playing key roles.
"Simon and Bertis will be turned into selectors. A lot of people are very excited at the thought of them being around the turntables. In addition, I have invited Curtly Ambrose and he has indicated that he would like to play some music as well. This should be worth experiencing.
"Although Curtly is from Antigua he's very much into reggae and it will be interesting to hear the selections he makes," said the veteran bowler who has the world record for the most wickets in test cricket.
During the build-up to his record-breaking feat at Sabina Park earlier this year, a young DJ Zumjay did a record in tribute to Walsh called Big Man Inna Cricket. Walsh has since kept close contact with the artiste.
"I speak to him from time to time and he keeps me abreast of how his career is progressing," said Walsh.
Stone Love disco with Weepow and Skyy with Squeeze will be the main sound systems and Walsh said he expects a number of artistes to turn up.
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