Shamar Joseph

West Indies

Born Aug. 31, 1999
Birth Place
Height -
Role Bowler
Batting Style Left-Hand Bat
Bowling Style Right-Arm Fast
ICC Rankings
TEST ODI T20
Batting - - -
Bowling - - -
Career Information
Teams

West Indies,Guyana,LSG,DC,Amazon,Zalmi

Batting Career Summary
M Inn NO Runs HS Avg BF SR 100 50 4s 6s
TEST 2 4 2 57 36 28.5 76 75 0 0 6 1
FC 7 14 3 122 36 11.09 221 55.2 0 0 16 1
ListA 2 2 1 5 5* 5 16 31.25 0 0 0 0
T20s 3 1 1 0 0* None 1 0 0 0 0 0
Bowling Career Summary
M Inn B Runs Wkts BBI BBM Econ Avg SR 5W 10W
TEST 2 4 267 225 13 7/68 8/124 5.05 17.3 20.5 2 0
FC 7 14 1053 683 34 7/68 8/124 3.89 20.08 30.9 4 0
ListA 2 2 60 79 2 2/59 2/59 7.9 39.5 30 0 0
T20s 3 3 72 119 0 - - 9.91 None None 0 0

Shamar Joseph is a young and exciting West Indian fast bowler who has recently impressed on the international stage. Here's a look at his career highlights:

  • Early Promise: Born in 1998 in Guyana, Joseph displayed his talent early on, representing Guyana at various youth levels.

  • Test Cricket Debut and Rise: He made his Test debut for the West Indies in 2017 against England. While his initial appearances were inconsistent, he continued to develop his skills and pace. His breakthrough came in the historic 2024 Brisbane Test against Australia, where he picked up a match-winning seven wickets in the second innings, helping the West Indies to a dramatic eight-run victory.

  • Rapid Bowling and Yorkers: Joseph is known for his raw pace, consistently exceeding 145 kmph. He possesses a lethal yorker delivery that can deceive even the best batsmen.

  • IPL Opportunity: Despite his limited experience, Joseph's recent success caught the attention of IPL franchises.

  • Lucknow Super Giants Signing: In the IPL 2024 auction, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) secured Joseph's services for INR 3 crore. This is his first IPL stint, and he is expected to bolster the bowling attack with his raw pace and wicket-taking abilities.

  • IPL 2024: Shamar Joseph is currently part of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for the 2024 season. He has the potential to be a breakout star in the IPL with his express pace and wicket-taking ability.