West Indies’ newest quick bowling recruit, 24-year-old, Shamar Joseph, stated that whereas he was delighted along with his speedy rise to the worldwide ranks, he was not stunned by his choice.
He was chosen within the 15-man squad to tour Australia, after enjoying solely 5 top quality matches.
“It didn’t come to me as a shock however on the identical time I used to be emotional and comfortable as a result of enjoying for West Indies was my dream. It was at all times my dream so after I acquired the message I used to be very very comfortable,” Joseph stated.
“Once I was in Trinidad (for the Super50), Mr. Desmond Haynes (chief selector) he talked to me and he stated, ‘All you need to do is simply do effectively.’”
“In order that undoubtedly inspired me that I needed to go and do what I needed to do, choosing up 12 wickets in two matches (for West Indies A in South Africa).”
“Consistency was one thing I labored on over there so it didn’t come to me as a shock, however on the identical time I used to be extraordinarily comfortable realizing I had began my profession earlier this 12 months with top quality cricket for Guyana, then into the CPL, into Super50, into West Indies-A staff and now into the senior staff.”
“So after placing in all this work, it got here out good for me,” stated Joseph.
Joseph, together with off-spinner Kevin Sinclair, topped the West Indies bowling charts on the South Africa A tour, averaging 21 runs apiece, particularly within the second four-day “Take a look at” at Bloemfontein the place he completed with an eight wicket haul, together with taking all 5 wickets to fall within the hosts’ second innings.
“All of it is determined by self-discipline. I wish to preserve self-discipline which is vital,” Joseph defined.
“The fundamentals in cricket is simply to stay to the areas and issues will occur. I’m not saying that every one the balls will hit one spot however the extra constant you’re, the extra issues will occur for you.”
He added: “I’m excited. It’s actually thrilling. Not solely that however af ter placing in plenty of work, I’ve been trying ahead to oppor tunities like these and I’m actually excited. I’m actually comfortable. I’ll be going to Australia the place you already know quick bowling is essential so I’m very excited.”
West Indies will play two Assessments from Jan. 17-29.
