Which West Indies cricketer was nicknamed 'Big Bird'?

Joel Garner, born December 16, 1952, was one of the West Indian fast bowlers who was the prime reason for the side’s dominance in Test and One-Day Internationals (ODIs). The Barbadian has played a total of 58 Tests and 98 ODIs for West Indies.

In the cricketing circle, Garner was known as ‘Big Bird’. He is named after the Doctor Bird, the national bird of Jamaica. The bird is a Caribbean species, distinguishable by its stilt-like legs.

In the 1979 World Cup final, Garner’s dream performance of five wickets for 38 runs against the host nation England ensured West Indies of a second World Cup title. It was the last time a bowler took a five-wicket haul in the World Cup final. Even 35 years later his bowling figures remain the best in the tournament finals.