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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lord Jones of Cheltenham (Liberal Democrat), on Wednesday, 2 May 2001, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 22 members in total.


COURTNEY WALSH

That this House pays tribute to the great West Indies fast bowler Courtney Walsh on his retirement from Test Match cricket; applauds his world record-breaking achievement of taking 519 wickets at an average of 24.45; recalls with pleasure his appearances in Britain and the years he spent playing county cricket with Gloucestershire; notes his promise to be available for the West Indies in an emergency; thanks him for the enjoyment he has brought to cricket lovers all over the world, not least with his own unique style of batting; commends his sportsmanship and gentlemanly manner to sportsmen and women everywhere; wishes him a happy retirement; and hopes to see him gracing cricket grounds many times in the future.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
632 
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Sports competitors Cricket Walsh, Courtney
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk