Cricket West Indies (CWI) banned fast bowler Alzarri Joseph for two matches after a heated argument with skipper Shai Hope during a match against England.
According to Hindustan Times, CWI suspended Joseph on Thursday, November 7, 2024, after he misbehaved during Wednesday’s one-day international victory against the English team.
The 27-year-old bowler got frustrated by the field placement of the skip, and after a fiery exchange with Hope, he left the field and went back to the dressing room, leaving the team with 10 players on the field.
After a short break, he returned to the ground and continued bowling later in the innings.
CWI condemned Joseph’s action and said his conduct fell short of CWI's “standards and professionalism.”
CWI director of cricket Miles Bascombe stated, “Alzarri’s behaviour did not align with the core values that Cricket West Indies upholds. Such conduct cannot be overlooked, and we have taken decisive action to ensure the gravity of the situation is fully acknowledged.”
Meanwhile, Joseph also issued an apology, saying, “I recognise that my passion got the best of me. I have personally apologised to captain Shai Hope and my teammates and management. I also extend my sincerest apologies to the West Indies fans, understand that even a brief lapse in judgement can have a far-reaching impact, and I deeply regret any disappointment caused.”
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy also expressed his concerns on the pacers’ “unacceptable” conduct while talking to TalkSPORT and said he would definitely talk to Joseph about it.
