Jamaica: Rahkeem Cornwall, the 26-year-old all-rounder from Antigue weighing around 140 kilograms, creates a unique record on Test debut.
The 'mountain man' became the heaviest Test cricketer ever when he was inducted in West Indies' playing XI for the second Test against India. Rahkeem exceeds former Australia captain Warwick Armstrong, who weighed 133-139 kg, to achieve this unique feat.
Cornwall received his Test cap from former West Indies pacer Corey Collymore as he was included in the starting eleven for the second Test against India.
The giant of a man can hit big sixes at will and get some sharp bounce and turn with his off-spin, has been among the most consistent cricketers in the domestic circuit for quite a sometime now. In the previous West Indies Championships 2018-19, Cornwall picked up a total of 54 wickets at an excellent average of 17.68 runs.
Despite being a hugely talented individual, Rahkeem's physique had delayed his call-up to the senior national team. In 2017, former West Indies chairman of selectors Courtney Browne had said West Indies have taken initiative and have set up a programme to get the big-hitter in suitable shape for international cricket.
Cornwall was part of West Indies A squad for the one-dayers and Tests against India A in the recently-concluded series. Rahkeem picked up 4 wickets in 2 matches and hit two half-centuries as well against India A last month.
