Walsh hoping to finish on a high

West Indies fast bowler Courtney Walsh, who is expected to play his final Test in the game against South Africa, beginning on Thursday, wants to the leave the sport on a high.

The lanky 38-year-old pacer who has claimed a world record 513 wickets in his 17-year Test career suggested that a win over the South Africans on his home ground would be the perfect way to end his career

"Winning this Test match is very important," he said. "It would be very, very nice to finish on a high, to leave on a winning note and for the youngsters to get that winning feeling. That to me is foremost.

"The feeling is that this is going to be the last one (although) I will probably have a chat with the team before making a final announcement."

The veteran admitted that he was very disappointed with the string of defeats the West Indies have suffered in recent times.

But he added: "We are still in the rebuilding process and it would be nice to have a Test match win in Jamaica."

Mail Cricket Editor