Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Friday introduced a two-match ban for pacer Alzarri Joseph after his on-field argument with captain Shai Hope through the third ODI in opposition to England in Bridgetown on Wednesday.
Joseph’s heated tiff with captain Hope occurred after West Indies had opted to discipline within the sequence decider in opposition to England. Joseph was displeased with a discipline setting supplied to him in opposition to English batter Jordan Cox within the fourth over of the England innings.
“Alzarri’s habits didn’t align with the core values that Cricket West Indies upholds. Such conduct can’t be neglected, and we have now taken decisive motion to make sure the gravity of the scenario is totally acknowledged,” stated Miles Bascombe, CWI Director of Cricket.
The 27-year-old pacer has additionally issued a public apology for his behaviour. “I acknowledge that my ardour acquired the most effective of me. I’ve personally apologized to Captain Shai Hope, my teammates and administration. I additionally prolong my sincerest apologies to the West Indies followers—I perceive that even a short lapse in judgment can have a far-reaching influence, and I deeply remorse any disappointment brought on,”
Alzarri Joseph was a really indignant man yesterday.
Here’s a Rip-Snorter. pic.twitter.com/vzKEhP51OI— Anirudh Kalra (@CricketKalra) November 7, 2024
After the primary ball of the over, Joseph was visibly upset together with his wicket-keeper captain and the 2 slips in place. He bounced Cox out with a vicious bouncer earlier than storming off the pitch on the finish of the over.
Joseph refused to have a good time the dismissal as he continued to have a heated disagreement with captain Hope whereas West Indies coach Daren Sammy walked right down to the sidelines, prompting the bowler to settle his nerves. Nonetheless, the Antiguan bowler quickly completed a wicket-maiden over earlier than storming off the sector to the dressing room, leaving West Indies with solely 10 males on the sector for an over.
Joseph quickly emerged from dressing room to the dugout and rejoined the facet on the sector after the top of the next over. He accomplished his quota of 10 overs with two wickets.
‘Unacceptable’
Joseph, nevertheless, shortly got here below hearth after West Indies’ eight-wicket win over England to win the sequence 2-1 with head coach Sammy terming his behaviour “unacceptable”.
“Behaviour like that’s unacceptable on my cricket discipline,” stated Sammy chatting with TalkSPORT. “We will likely be buddies…however within the tradition I’m making an attempt to construct, that’s unacceptable. We will certainly have a chat about that.”
“I delight myself on having the troublesome conversations,” Sammy stated. “However in a approach that everyone understands what is required to be completed. To see guys going on the market and slowly progressing in the best path makes me proud,” he added.
