TOP STORIES
“Getting Steve Smith’s wicket is just amazing for me”: Shamar Joseph
It turned out to be a priceless debut for West Indies youngster Shamar Joseph who lived a dream day by claiming the wicket of Steve Smith in the first Test match on Wednesday at Adelaide Oval. Shamar Joseph considers Smith as one of the best players, and getting his wicket was a moment that must have been a dream impossible for him until it came true today.
The day, technically, belonged to Joseph after his show with the bat, adding crucial runs to West Indies' average first innings total of 188. Joseph became the second player from West Indies to take a wicket with the first ball.
“I didn’t miss my run-up. It was just nervousness bowling to the best batsmen in the Australian team that I consider. I was just nervous. So I just went and built in my mind to get the first ball right - just on top off stump. Getting Steve Smith’s wicket is just amazing for me,” Joseph said After the first day’s play.
“Getting Steve Smith, I’ll remember this for the rest of my life. I’ll actually take a picture, and post it up in my house."
Shamar didn’t get the expected start with the first ball as he cut short his run up. But, coming again with the delivery that was bang on where he wanted it to be with Smith edging back to third slip to be caught by fellow debutant Justin Greaves.
“I watched back a few Test matches of Steve Smith, and I think that is an area of weakness for him. So I just say that I will just hit the top of off because he’s a batter that triggers across a lot; he tries to take you off of your line. So I just stuck to the basic, hit just on top of off, getting a little movement away, and got the edge. Bowling to Steve Smith isn’t easy,” Joseph said.
Tags
More News
Ben Stokes ruled out of first Pakistan Test
England Test captain Ben Stokes has been officially ruled out of the first Test against Pakistan due to ongoing recovery from a hamstring injury, sustained during a match in The Hundred two months ago.
This development marks a significant moment for the England team, which will now be under the leadership of stand-in skipper Ollie Pope in Stokes...
IND -W vs PAK-W: India eye change in approach as they face Pakistan
The excitement is palpable as the stage is set for one of the most anticipated clashes in the T20I World Cup between India Women and Pakistan Women, set to be held on Sunday at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.
Pakistan Women kicked off their World Cup campaign with a resounding victory against Sri Lanka Women, showcasing their do...
West Indies name squads for Sri Lanka tour, Pooran, Hetmyer opt out of T20Is
As the West Indies prepare for their upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, significant changes in the T20I squad have garnered attention, with Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Shimron Hetmyer and Akeal Hosein opting out of West Indies’ T20I squad. Meanwhile, Evin Lewis makes a notable return to the West Indies setup after last featuring for the nati...
IND vs BAN 1st T20I: India intent on attacking approach against crestfallen Bangladesh
The intense competition between India and Bangladesh is set to ignite once again as the two teams prepare to face off in the first T20I match of their three-match series on Sunday in Indore. Following India’s dominant performance in the recent two-match Test series, where they swept Bangladesh, the stage is once again set for an exhilarating encounter in ...
Nandre Burger ruled out of Ireland ODIs, Bangladesh Tests
South African fast bowler Nandre Burger has been ruled out of the remainder of the ODI series against Ireland and the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh due to an injury. This new development comes as a significant blow to the South Africa’s bowling attack.
Nandre Burger “experienced discomfort in his lower back, and subsequent scans reveale...
YouTube
Facebook
Instagram
