Courtney Browne
West Indies
Courtney Oswald Browne
Born: 07 December 1970, BarbadosMajor Teams: West Indies, Barbados.
Known As: Courtney Browne
Pronounced Courtney Browne
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
ODI Debut: 11 October 1995 v Sri Lanka, Sharjah
Career Record (at 1996 World Cup):
TESTS
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting 3 5 3 94 34 47.00 - - 14 -
O M R W Ave Best 5w 10w Econ
Bowling -
ONE-DAY INTERNATIONALS
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting 13 11 3 82 22 10.25 - - 22 3
O M R W Ave Best 5w Econ
Bowling -
1996 World Cup Profile:
Barbados` captain and wicket-keeper, Browne replaced Junior Murray as West Indies` first line `keeper during the tour of England in summer of 1995. Not known for powerful strokeplay, Browne has however succeeded in hitting Devon Malcolm over square-leg for a six in England, proving that power isn`t everything. His resolute batting may prove essential during late order collapses but it is with his excellent keeping that he will effect West Indies` chances during the World Cup. Regarded by many West Indians as the safest gloves in the region, he has proved himself time and again during recent tours to be a topclasshelp@cricinfo.com