LONDON, CMC – Quick bowling sensation Shamar Joseph has been topped the Worldwide Cricket Council’s Participant-of-the-Month for January, turning into the primary West Indian to assert the award since its inception.
The dignity comes following his excellent performances within the two-Check collection in opposition to Australia final month when he claimed 13 wickets to be adjudged Man-of-the-Collection.
His defining second got here within the closing Check in Brisbane when he snatched seven for 68 in an astonishing spell on the penultimate morning to bowl West Indies to an eight-run win and their first Check victory on Australian soil in almost three many years.
“I’m extraordinarily delighted to win this award. To get such an award on the world stage feels particular,” mentioned the 24-year-old.
“I loved each second of that have enjoying for West Indies in Australia, particularly the magic of the ultimate day on the Gabba. Taking the wicket to win the match was a dream!
“It was a really memorable second for me, and I simply need to proceed to work exhausting and ship extra match-winning performances for the West Indies with the ball and, when required, additionally with the bat.
“I need to thank the teammates and help workers in Australia who backed me from the begin to get the job achieved.
“I would be the one receiving the award, however that is additionally for the crew and all of the West Indies followers.”
Joseph was picked for the tour Down Below after solely 5 first-class matches however made an on the spot impression with a five-wicket haul within the first innings of the opening Check in Adelaide, which West Indies misplaced by ten wickets.
With solely his first supply in worldwide cricket, he knocked over elite stroke-maker Steve Smith earlier than happening to assert the prized scalps of Marnus Labuschagne and century-maker Travis Head as he scythed by means of the Australian innings.
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