Shamar Joseph has been named the best cricketer of January.
The time of Caribbean pacer Shamar Joseph is passing like a dream. Just a few days ago, he was crowned in the national team. In the first series itself, he overwhelmed a strong opponent like Australia. After 27 years, the Caribbean savored a Test victory on Australian soil.
This time, Australia’s Josh Hazlewood and England’s Olly Pope were overshadowed, and ICC named Shamar Joseph as the best cricketer of January.
Against Australia in the first Test, Joseph claimed five wickets in the first innings. He saw the wicket on the first ball of his career. He dismissed Steven Smith with a brilliant delivery. Before that, he played a cameo innings of 36 runs with the bat.
In the second Test in Brisbane, Joseph outdid himself. Especially in the second innings, he single-handedly took 7 wickets, bringing West Indies an historic victory. His phenomenal bowling has brought joy to the Caribbean after 27 years of tasting victory on Australian soil.
With 13 wickets in both Tests combined, Joseph has received accolades from all quarters. Wherever Test cricket is revered, he could be considered its savior. That’s how legends like Sir Vivian Richards and Sir Garfield Sobers perceive him.
