Walsh announces retirement

KINGSTON (JAMAICA), APRIL 19. West Indian fast bowler Courtney Walsh announced that he will retire after the fifth and final Test against South Africa starting in his home town Kingston today.

Walsh, 38, who has taken a world record 513 Test wickets, had been widely expected to retire after the current series but did not make an announcement until the eve of the Test when he told the Gleaner newspaper: ``Yes, I've decided to call it a day. This is definitely it for now.''

He said he may continue to play cricket. ``I'm still enjoying competition and I may continue doing that but not at this high level.''

Walsh said he hoped to stay involved in the game after he finished playing. ``I got a lot out of cricket and I want to be able to make contributions in whatever way I can towards the development of the sport and to the youngsters.''

Despite being the oldest player on either side, Walsh was the leading wicket-taker going into the final Test of the series against South Africa, with 19 at an average of 20.95.

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