Shamar Joseph of the West Indies through the third One-Day Worldwide between the West Indies and England at Kensington Oval on Nov. 06, 2024 in Bridgetown, Barbados.
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West Indies quick bowler 25-year-old Shamar Joseph has expressed gratitude after successful the Greatest Check Bowling Efficiency and Check Debutant of the 12 months awards on the 2024 ESPNcricinfo awards.
Joseph shocked the world in January 2024 when he took 7-68 within the second Check in Brisbane to bowl West Indies to a powerful eight-run victory, the primary Check win in Australia in 27 years.
In 2024, Joseph captured 29 wickets in 8 Assessments, together with three five-wicket hauls, with a mean of 26.76 and an financial system charge of 4.16.
On listening to the information of his accomplishment, Joseph took to social media, saying he felt humbled.
“Thanks, EspnCricinfo. It’s a shock and an honor.”
“Final yr, I used to be fascinated by find out how to make a life to assist my household. This yr, I am working to show my two boys that life’s journey is about at all times constructing, creating new ambitions, and by no means settling for the place you’re,” Joseph stated.
“I’ve so many Windies cricket legends to information me, and I thank them and my coaches for giving me that power of goal.”
Reflecting on his efficiency in Australia, Joseph described it as a “particular time” and stated he hoped to take extra wickets when Australia visits the Caribbean in July for a three-Check sequence.
“That month in Australia was a really particular time for our squad, and my massive want for 2025 is to return and take loads extra wickets.
“We’ve a sequence vs Australia within the Caribbean this July, and I intention to carry out to show that I can return to Australia and provides the followers leisure. Aussies nonetheless message me daily,” Joseph revealed.
“I’ll at all times be glad about these followers in Adelaide and the Gabba, who cheered me on despite the fact that I’m not Aussie. I need to go to Adelaide or Queensland it doesn’t matter what.”
Joseph stated he was extremely honored to have been awarded the identical award as a few of the high cricketers on this planet.
“God first, I characterize Guyana, West Indies, and Lucknow Tremendous Giants, and I am blessed to assist my household and characterize my nation on the cricket discipline. It’s wonderful to have my title alongside Elyse Perry, [Jasprit] Bumrah, [Pat] Cummins, and Sophie Devine on this ESPN Awards. To be included simply makes me work more durable. See you within the IPL,” Joseph stated.
