Shamar Joseph Statement: West Indies defeated Australia in Test at their home after 27 years. Pacer Shamar Joseph was the hero of the victory for West Indies, who bowled till the end of the match regardless of his injury and took 7 wickets. Shamar told after the match that he had told the captain that he would bowl till the end without worrying about the condition of his thumb.
Got injured in thumb while batting
Let us tell you that Shamar was injured while batting in the second innings. Shamar, who came to bat at number 11, was hit on his toe by Mitchell Starc's yorker. After the ball was hit, Shamar, who was batting on 3 runs, was retired out. After the injury, there was very little hope that he would return to the field for bowling. But after coming on the field, Shamar had promised the captain that no matter what happens, he will bowl till the last wicket falls.
Made a 'promise' to the captain, revealed after the match
After the match, Shamar said, “It is difficult but I am not that tired because I wanted to do this for my team. I told my captain that I will bowl till the last wicket falls. It does not matter whether my thumb is broken or not.” “How is it, I'm fine, I did it for them and I'm glad they're proud of me now.”
Shamar also revealed that he was not going to return to the field. The West Indies pacer said, “Shoutout to my teammates for the support. I was not even going to come on the field today. But thanks to the doctor, they did something with my thumb.
Became 'Player of the Match' with a total of 8 wickets
Shamar Joseph took a total of 8 wickets in the match. While bowling in the first innings, he took 1 wicket. Apart from this, while bowling in the second innings, Shamar made 7 Australian batsmen his victims. He was awarded the title of 'Player of the Match' for this brilliant performance.
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