Who is Rahkeem Cornwall?
West Indies for their Test series against India, have selected uncapped spinner Rahkeem Cornwall. Rahkeem Cornwall stands at 6 feet 5 inches tall, has a chest size of 60 inches, a waist size of 50 inches and weighs in at 143 kilos. Born on February 1, 1993, in Antigua, the all-rounder’s selection in the squad has created a wave around international cricket.
The heaviest cricketer in the world
Cornwall will remind many Indian fans of Bermudan cricketer Dwayne Leverock, who weighed in at 127 kilos. If Cornwall makes his debut against India, he will become the heaviest player to play international cricket.
Record at the first-class level
Cornwall made his debut at the first-class level in the year 2014. He has played his entire career for the Leeward Islands cricket team. In 55 first-class matches, Cornwall has managed to pick up 260 wickets. In the recently concluded 4-day tournament, he ended up as the top wicket-taker. He was also recently appointed as the captain of Leeward Islands.
Has kept wickets
In a match, Cornwall also tried his hands out at wicketkeeping. Cornwall also has some exceptional catches to his name during his time in first-class cricket.
Argument with Pollard
During the 2017 edition of the CPL, Cornwall plied his trade for St. Lucia Stars. Against Barbados Tridents, he was promoted as an opener. One of Pollard’s deliveries struck Cornwall on the stomach.
Unforgettable 50 by the biggest man in world cricket is back…Rahkeem Cornwall #CPL18 #biggestpartyinsport #StarsRiseAgain #CricketPlayedLouder pic.twitter.com/hE4YKvXrxC
— St Lucia Stars (@StLuciaStars) July 10, 2018
Cornwall was unable to run between the wickets due to the blow. He then walked off the field to get some treatment, which greatly agitated Pollard. Cornwall did come back to bat again, scoring a blistering 44-ball 78. Despite his efforts, his team lost the contest by 29 runs.
Getting the scalps of Pujara, Rahane and Kohli
The Indian team toured West Indies in 2017. For India’s practice match, Cornwall was selected in the West Indies Board’s President XI team. During his bowling spell, Cornwall managed to scalp 5 wickets. His dismissals included the big wickets of skipper Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara.
Takes his training seriously
Watch it for yourself!
Since #Super50 we’ve found a window for Rahkeem Cornwall to focus on his fitness regime. Have a look… pic.twitter.com/JOqZGzbr1k
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) April 20, 2018
