New Delhi: West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph has been suspended for two matches for storming off the field after an on-field argument with captain Shai Hope during the third ODI match between West Indies and England at Kensington Oval on Thursday.
Joseph was unhappy with the field settings and showed his disappointment. He dismissed Jordan Cox on 1 run with a fiery bouncer and then walked off the field. West Indies won the match and the series by 2-1 but the incident overshadowed the celebration.
Just the third over of the match and Alzarri Joseph was absolutely fuming at Shai Hope 😡
He was not getting the field he wanted. In anger he pelts down rockets at the batter and gets him out on a bouncer – does not even celebrate 🥵
Over completed and Joseph just walks off the… pic.twitter.com/Pjoeh9VH1n
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The Cricket West Indies released a statement on November 8, Friday revealing that Joseph has been handed a 2-match suspension and the incident was reviewed in consultation with the senior team coaching staff.
“Cricket West Indies (CWI) has imposed a two-match suspension on fast bowler Alzarri Joseph following an on-field incident during the 3rd CG United ODI at the Kensington Oval, Barbados. As part of CWI’s ongoing commitment to upholding the highest levels of professionalism and integrity in the game, the incident, which involved conduct falling short of CWI’s standards of professionalism, was reviewed in consultation with the Senior Men’s coaching staff” read the statement.
‘I recognize that my passion got the best of me’: Alzarri Joseph
Joseph said that he apologised to captain Shai Hope and the Team management. He further added that his passion got the best of him. He also extended his apology to West Indies fans and claimed that he deeply regretted the disappointment he had caused.
“I recognize that my passion got the best of me. I have personally apologized to Captain Shai Hope, my teammates and management. I also extend my sincerest apologies to the West Indies fans—I understand that even a brief lapse in judgment can have a far-reaching impact, and I deeply regret any disappointment caused” Joseph said in the same statement.
The suspension could mean that Joseph will miss the first two matches of the upcoming T20I series against England. The T20I series will start on November 9, Saturday.
Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has been handed a 2-match ban by Cricket West Indies after his on-field spat with captain Shai Hope. He walked off the field during the 3rd ODI against England after an argument with Hope. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
