Full name: Chadwick Antonio Kirkpatrick Walton
Born: July 3, 1985, Jamaica
Current age: 32 years
Playing role Wicketkeeper batsman
Batting style Right-hand bat
Fielding position: Wicketkeeper
Nickname: Rope
A dynamo with bat in hand, Walton is also a gem with cutlery in hand as he told Guyana Times Sport, “You name it, I cook it, my rule strictly no visitors in my Kitchen when I’m cooking”. The multi-talented sportsman, who plays badminton, hockey and basketball is one of the newcomers to the Guyana Amazon Warriors after spending his previous three seasons with his native Jamaica Tallawahs.
His loyalty is not be questioned as he is more than elated to wear the Amazon Warrior Jersey. It’s an honour to represent the most consistent team in CPL thus far. Secondly, it means a lot to me to experience another franchise in CPL, this creates another opportunity for me to get to know a different culture and gain experience outside of the Tallahwahs”.
Though his exploits in West Indies colours have been below par, he has garnered more consistency at regional level, especially in the Hero Caribbean Premier League. Last year, he had a strike rate of 114.5 on his way to scoring 301 runs from 13 matches with a high score of 97.
The Jamaican made an appeal for all to come out in their numbers to the matches in Guyana. “I will encourage all cricket fans to come out and support their team and their country. Not only does CPL bring unity and festivity to the country; it brings revenue, tourism and a sense of patriotism to the people. Being in the stands is an experience everyone should be a part of even if you are not a cricket fan you sure will become one. CPL puts the Caribbean in the spotlight for just a few weeks and we must make the most of it! After all, it’s the biggest party in sport!”.
Walton is expected to offer the team additional power-hitting at the top of the innings given that he can play as opener and also conduct the gloveman duties.
