Windies' Rahkeem Cornwall is world's heaviest Test cricketer

Kingston: West Indies all-rounder Rahkeem Cornwall became the heaviest man to play Test cricket when he made his debut against India at Sabina Park, here on Friday.

The 26-year-old who weighs 140 kilograms, broke the previous record held by Australia's Warwick Armstrong who weighed 133-139 kgs.

Cornwall, an off-spinner by skill, has a career tally of over 260 scalps at a healthy average of 23.9 in the four-day domestic competitions in recent years.

Rahkeem Cornwall – at 140 kg –becomes the heaviest Test cricketer ever, beating Australia’s Warwick Armstrong who weighed 133-139 kg.#WIvIND #INDvsWI
— Rajneesh Gupta (@rgcricket) August 30, 2019

At six feet six inches, Cornwall is well capable of generating uncomfortable bounce.

Moreover, Cornwall is an effective lower-order batsman too. With the help of his tall frame, he is capable of hitting the ball with brute force.

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