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When did Curtly Ambrose make his cricket debut?
He made his debut during the first match, on 12 March 1988 in Kingston, Jamaica.
Did Curtly Ambrose win his debut match?
He took wickets with his third and ninth deliveries; he ended the innings with four for 39 from 10 overs.
What were Curtly Ambrose's first years like?
Suffering from fatigue and illness, Ambrose was less successful later in 1989 when India toured the West Indies.
Did Curtly Ambrose have a mentor?

Question: When did he begin to gain recognition for his skills in cricket?
Self-contained rewrite: When did Curtly Ambrose begin to gain recognition for his skills in cricket?