9/20/2023 0 Comments Patrick blown away![]() Patterson, who along with Walsh, Holding, and the very capable Aaron Daley formed a world-class four-pronged pace attack, took 7/24. Batting first, they were dismissed for 41. Guyana was the first team to step into the fast bowler's line of fire. Playing in England gave him more confidence”. Current secretary of the West Indies Player's Association and then opening batter for Jamaica, Wayne Lewis, said that when Patterson reported for the beginning of the 1985-86 Shell Shield season, “he was bigger, fitter. The next season he returned to the Caribbean an improved bowler. But, captivated by his pace when he faced him in the nets, West Indies Captain Clive Lloyd helped to secure a contract with Lancashire for their 1984 season and, later that year, he represented Tasmania in the Sheffield Shield. Apparently unimpressed, the Jamaican selectors never entrusted him with a regular spot. Patterson made his first-class debut for Jamaica in 1982-83, playing two games and capturing four wickets. Dujon, it must be remembered, kept wicket to Michael Holding, Malcolm Marshall, Andy Roberts, Curtly Ambrose, Sylvester Clarke, and Ian Bishop. Wicketkeeper Jeffrey Dujon said, of all the bowlers to whom he kept wicket, Patterson hit his gloves the hardest. His bowling action, with left leg lifted, chest high before slamming down with an almighty force, hinted of pure menace as the ball left his hands at lightning pace. ![]() ![]() In his playing days, however, he provided loads of excitement to many.Īt full tilt he was one of the game's most thrilling sights. According to reports, he is now something of a recluse, dealing with his fair share of issues. Former West Indies pacer Patrick Patterson has had some difficulties since his untimely exit from cricket. ![]()
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