Delhi: Caribbean fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has been suspended for 2 matches by the West Indies Cricket Board. Joseph had a heated argument with his captain Shai Hope on the field during the third and last ODI match played against England, after which he left the field in anger. Considering this as indiscipline, the board has banned him for 2 matches as punishment.
In fact, during the fourth over in the first powerplay, Joseph was unhappy with the fielding setup decided by the captain. In the same over, he also dismissed England batsman Jordan Cox, but despite this he could not control his anger and left the field after an argument with the captain. However, after some time his anger cooled down and after coming back the pacer completed his quota of 10 overs.
On Thursday, Cricket West Indies issued a statement saying that this behavior of Joseph is against the norms of the board. CWI director Miles Bascombe said, “Alzarri's behavior is not in line with our values and we cannot ignore this indiscipline, so we have decided to ban him.”
Alzarri Joseph apologized
Joseph has also apologized for his behaviour. He said, “I realized that my emotions got the better of me. I have apologized to captain Shai Hope, my teammates, and the team management. Along with this, I also apologize to the West Indies fans.”
FAQ
Who is Alzarri Joseph?
Alzarri Shaheem Joseph is an Antiguan cricketer who plays for the West Indies cricket team in Test and ODI cricket.
How fast does Alzarri Joseph bowl?
At his young age, he gained a reputation as one of the fastest bowlers in the school circuit, which continued until the 2016 U-19 World Cup, where he bowled the fastest ball of the competition, clocking at 147 km/h. The ball thrown at speed blew away the stumps of Zimbabwean batsman Brendan Sly.
