New Delhi: West Indies pacer Shamar Joseph broke a few tiles on the roof of the Trent Bridge in Nottingham with his massive six against Gus Atkinson during West Indies’ first innings in the ongoing second Test against England. It was a monstrous hit from the tail-ender which left the fans surprised as broken tiles fell from the roof of the stadium.
The incident happened in the 107th over of West Indies’ innings when Joseph was facing Atkinson. The pacer pulled a shortish delivery from Atkinson over deep mid-wicket for a six on the second delivery of the over before smashing another maximum on the 4th delivery. It was another shortish ball from the England pacer and Joseph hooked over long leg comfortably.
Joseph was expecting the delivery and was prepared for the big hit as he launched the ball over the roof of the stadium. As the ball landed on the roof, a few tiles broke and fell. The fans sitting near the roof were left in shock as the broken pieces of tiles landed on their heads. Thankfully none of the fans sustained any injuries.
Watch Shamar Joseph’s massive six breaks tiles on roof of Trent Bridge:
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Joseph played a sensational cameo of 33 runs off 27 balls laced with 5 fours and two sixes to help West Indies post 457 runs on the board in their first innings, helping the visitors amass a lead of 41 runs in the 2nd Test. He combined with wicket-keeper batter Joshua Da Silva to share a crucial stand of 71 runs for the 10th wicket.
Da Silva, Joseph guide West Indies to 457/10 on Day 3
Resuming their first innings on 351/5 on Day 3, West Indies lost early wickets as Jason Holder was dismissed by Chris Woakes on 27 before Atkinson removed Kevin Sinclair cheaply on just 4 runs. Alzarri Joseph was dismissed by Woakes after scoring 10 runs before the pacer dismissed Jayden Seales on a duck leaving West Indies on 386/9.
Joseph combined with Da Silva to lead West Indies’ resistance as the pair showed incredible composure en route to their 71-run stand for the last wicket. The 41-run lead put West Indies in a commanding position in the Test match. However, a lot rests on the shoulders of the visitors bowlers, who will have to bowl out England as quickly as possible.
West Indies pacer Shamar Joseph slammed a massive six against England pacer Gus Atkinson on Day 3 of the ongoing second Test between the two teams at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. Joseph’s huge six broke tiles on the roof of the stadium. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
