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Cricket West Indies banned speedster Alzarri Joseph for two matches for his on-field verbal spat with captain Shai Hope during the 3rd ODI against England at Kensington Oval in Barbados.
During the match, which saw the West Indies secure a comfortable eight-wicket win to claim the series, Joseph briefly left the field after taking the wicket of Jordan Cox in the fourth over. It appeared to be a protest against the field placement set by West Indies captain Shai Hope. His exit left the West Indies temporarily down to 10 players, but Joseph returned for the sixth over, although he didn’t bowl again until the 12th.
After his brief return, Joseph left the field once more following a couple of misfields off his own deliveries, which led to England gaining extra runs through overthrows. Despite the disruptions, Joseph came back to finish his full quota of 10 overs, finishing with figures of 2 for 45, having dismissed Cox and Dan Mousley.
Cricket West Indies said in a statement Joseph's conduct fell short of CWI's “standards of professionalism.”
"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," said CWI director of cricket Miles Bascombe.
Alzarri Joseph issues apology
“I recognize that my passion got the best of me,” Joseph was quoted as saying in the CWI statement. "I have personally apologized 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 judgment can have a far-reaching impact, and I deeply regret any disappointment caused.”
After the ODI series, England and West Indies will play a five-match T20I series which is scheduled to start from November 10.
