Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has been banned for 2 matches. Cricket West Indies (CWI) has banned captain Shai Hope for arguing with him over field placement. 27 year old fast bowler Joseph even left the field in the middle of the match.
Cricket West Indies said in a statement on Thursday – Joseph's behavior was not in accordance with the standards of professionalism of CWI. CWI director of cricket Miles Bascombe said, 'Alzarri's behavior was not in line with the core values of Cricket West Indies. This kind of behavior cannot be ignored.
Windies Cricket announced the suspension of Alzarri Joseph through X Post.
Joseph apologized to the captain, team and fans CWI's statement also included Joseph's apology, in which Joseph was quoted as saying, 'I admit that my passion got the better of me. I have personally apologized to captain Shai Hope and my teammates and management. I also offer my sincerest apologies to the West Indies fans, please understand that even the slightest lapse in judgment can have far reaching implications and I am deeply sorry for any disappointment.
Joseph apologized to the captain, team and fans.
What is the whole matter? Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph was seen arguing with captain Shain Hope during the West Indies-England third ODI. He did not agree with the fielding set by captain Shain Hope, when he asked the captain to change it, Hope refused. Due to which he got angry and walked out of the field. After this, the West Indies team continued playing with 10 fielders for one over. However, later he returned to the field.
Alzarri Joseph expressed his displeasure to the captain regarding the field set.
Joseph went out of the field in anger.
Joseph took 2 wickets in the match Alzarri Joseph bowled 10 overs in this match. He took 2 wickets for 45 runs with the help of one maiden.
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West Indies won the third ODI by 8 wickets
West Indies defeated England by 8 wickets in the third and deciding match of the ODI series. With this victory, the Caribbean team has won the 3-match series 2-1. Windies won the first ODI by 8 wickets, while lost the second by 5 wickets. Now a series of 3 T-20 matches will be played between the two teams from November 9.
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