West Indies' Alzarri Joseph Suspended for On-Field Conduct Against England
“My passion got the best of me,” he admitted. He extended apologies to Hope, his teammates, management, and West Indies fans, recognizing the impact his actions may have had on his team and supporters.
West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has been handed a two-match suspension following an incident during the team’s recent ODI series-clinching victory over England. The incident occurred at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Wednesday, where Joseph exited the field after dismissing England’s Jordan Cox in the fourth over, reportedly frustrated with the fielding setup arranged by captain Shai Hope. His abrupt departure left the team one player short until he returned in the sixth over.
Cricket West Indies (CWI) issued a statement on Thursday, expressing disappointment in Joseph’s behavior. CWI's director of cricket, Miles Bascombe, emphasized the importance of professionalism, noting, “Alzarri’s behavior 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.”
Joseph, 27, acknowledged his lapse in judgment, attributing it to a momentary loss of control. “My passion got the best of me,” he admitted. He extended apologies to Hope, his teammates, management, and West Indies fans, recognizing the impact his actions may have had on his team and supporters.
With his suspension, Joseph will miss the next two games, marking a significant absence for the West Indies bowling lineup. His response reflects a commitment to learn from this incident as he aims to move forward in alignment with the team's values.
