Curtly Ambrose career, he was notoriously reluctant to speak to journalists. He was chosen as one of the "Wisden" Cricketers of the Year in 1992; after he retired he was entered into the International Cricket Council Hall of Fame and selected as one of West Indies all-time XI by a panel of experts. Born in Swetes, Antigua, Ambrose came to cricket at a relatively late age, having preferred basketball in his youth, but quickly made an impression as a fast bowler. Progressing through regional and national teams, he was first chosen for the West Indies in 1988. He was almost immediately successful
Cuba national cricket team Cuba national cricket team The Cuba national cricket team was the team that represented the Republic of Cuba in international cricket. The team was organised by the Cuban Cricket Commission (CCC), which became an affiliate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2002. However, the CCC had its membership revoked in 2013 for failing to adhere to ICC guidelines, so the team's current status is unclear. A Cuban representative team was assembled as early as 1952, when the Jamaican national team toured. However, the popularity of the sport (played mainly by Afro-Cubans descended from West Indian sugar workers), diminished