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About Obed McCoy
Obed McCoy, a left-arm pace bowler from the West Indies, has carved a niche for himself as a T20 specialist, thanks to his wide array of variations, deceptive slower balls, and ability to bowl under pressure in the death overs. His skill set is tailor-made for the shortest format, making him one of the most challenging bowlers to score off in the final stages of an innings.
McCoy’s potential was recognised early, earning him a place in the West Indies Under-19 squad for the 2016 ICC U19 World Cup. His breakthrough came in 2018, when he finished as the leading wicket-taker for West Indies B in the Global T20 Canada. That performance earned him a CPL contract with the St Lucia Stars, where he played a crucial role in breaking the team’s 14-match losing streak with a match-winning performance against the Barbados Tridents. While the Stars had a disappointing season overall, McCoy stood out as one of their few bright spots.
Later that year, McCoy made his ODI debut against India, playing two matches in the series. However, his true calling remained the T20 format, where his variations and temperament began to shine.
In 2021, he was signed by the Multan Sultans in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and was also named in the West Indies squad for the T20 World Cup the same year. His reputation soared in 2022, when he picked up a sensational 6-wicket haul against India at Warner Park, one of the best T20I performances by a West Indian bowler.
IPL Journey
McCoy’s standout showing against India and his arsenal of slower deliveries caught the attention of Rajasthan Royals, who bought him for INR 75 lakhs ahead of the 2022 IPL season. He featured in seven matches, making valuable contributions at the death with his well-executed yorkers and off-pace deliveries.
With his ability to adapt to different conditions and execute under pressure, Obed McCoy continues to enhance his reputation as a go-to death bowler in T20 cricket, and remains a promising prospect in the global franchise circuit and for the West Indies in white-ball formats.