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Brilliant bowling in a high scoring game - takes a 5fer and takes his side to brink of a remarkable win vs SA in the 2nd T20I

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A tense exchange between Alzarri Joseph and Shai Hope overshadowed an otherwise dominant West Indies performance in the third ODI against England. The fast bowler's frustration boiled over after a disagreement on field placements, prompting a lengthy conversation with his captain.
Despite Hope's adjustments, including positioning two slips, Joseph's discontent lingered. Even after claiming the crucial wicket of Ollie Cox with a 90mph delivery, Joseph's irritation persisted.
A calming conversation with coach Darren Sammy near the boundary helped to diffuse tensions. Following a brief exit from the field, Joseph regained his composure and returned to complete his 10-over spell, finishing with 2/45. West Indies ultimately secured an 8-wicket victory.
Absolutely disgraceful behavior. I hope he is stripped of the vice-captaincy and punished severely for this. This is no way for a professional cricketer to behave. Alzarri Jospeh needs to grow up instead of acting like a little baby. He did this not once, but twice last night.Alzarri Joseph strop in third ODI 'unacceptable', says head coach Daren Sammy
West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph's behaviour during the series-clinching third ODI win over England was "unacceptable", according to head coach Daren Sammy.
In unprecedented scenes, Alzarri claimed the wicket of Jordan Cox (1) in the fourth over of the match but did not celebrate with his team-mates and swiftly left the field of play at the end of his over, seemingly sulking over the field he had been set by captain Shai Hope - his team briefly down to 10 players.
When asked if they had since made up, Hope replied "no comment" at the post-match presentation, while Sammy later said he would be having words with his bowler.
"Behaviour like that is unacceptable on my cricket field," Sammy told talkSPORT. "We will be friends… but in the culture I'm trying to build, that's unacceptable.
"We will definitely have a chat about that."
Joseph returned to the pitch for the beginning of the sixth over, by which point Romario Shepherd had replaced him in the attack and swiftly removed Jacob Bethell (0) with his first ball, later adding the scalp of England skipper, and centurion from the second ODI, Liam Livingstone (6).
Alzarri eventually resumed his spell in the 12th over, bowling two more overs before leaving the field again after two misfields off his bowling, though this time a sub fielder was there to take his place.
He would eventually finish with match figures of 2-45 from his 10 overs, adding the wicket of Dan Mousley (57) late on, while he also applied the finishing touches to a terrific relay catch with Brandon King that dismissed England top-scorer Phil Salt (74) but still failed to prompt a smile.
"I pride myself on having the difficult conversations," Sammy added. "But in a way that everybody understands what is needed to be done."
Sky Sports' Mark Butcher said of Alzarri's outburst: "I'm sure there will be repercussions for Joseph.
"Use any anger against the opposition, don't go walking off the field, hurting your own team. Protect your captain, for better or for worse.
"And, for what it's worth, I thought Hope was absolutely right with the field that was set."
Former West Indies captain Jason Holder said "it's not what you want to see" when reacting to the incident as part of TNT Sports' coverage of the game, while Sir Alastair Cook added: "I have never seen a reaction like that.
"I've never seen Alzarri have any reaction whatsoever. Never talk, never celebrate, never open his mouth. He just runs in and bowls jaffas - but I quite liked it, as it shows he cares."
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West Indies vs England: Alzarri Joseph strop in third ODI 'unacceptable', says head coach Daren Sammy
Alzarri Joseph dismissed Jordan Cox but didnt celebrate with his team-mates and then left the field at the end of his over - leaving West Indies down to 10 players - as he was seemingly upset with the field set by captain Shai Hope, who said no comment when asked if the pair had made upwww.skysports.com
he looks like another version of Andre Nell.. always remains on angry mode!Alzarri Joseph strop in third ODI 'unacceptable', says head coach Daren Sammy
West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph's behaviour during the series-clinching third ODI win over England was "unacceptable", according to head coach Daren Sammy.
In unprecedented scenes, Alzarri claimed the wicket of Jordan Cox (1) in the fourth over of the match but did not celebrate with his team-mates and swiftly left the field of play at the end of his over, seemingly sulking over the field he had been set by captain Shai Hope - his team briefly down to 10 players.
When asked if they had since made up, Hope replied "no comment" at the post-match presentation, while Sammy later said he would be having words with his bowler.
"Behaviour like that is unacceptable on my cricket field," Sammy told talkSPORT. "We will be friends… but in the culture I'm trying to build, that's unacceptable.
"We will definitely have a chat about that."
Joseph returned to the pitch for the beginning of the sixth over, by which point Romario Shepherd had replaced him in the attack and swiftly removed Jacob Bethell (0) with his first ball, later adding the scalp of England skipper, and centurion from the second ODI, Liam Livingstone (6).
Alzarri eventually resumed his spell in the 12th over, bowling two more overs before leaving the field again after two misfields off his bowling, though this time a sub fielder was there to take his place.
He would eventually finish with match figures of 2-45 from his 10 overs, adding the wicket of Dan Mousley (57) late on, while he also applied the finishing touches to a terrific relay catch with Brandon King that dismissed England top-scorer Phil Salt (74) but still failed to prompt a smile.
"I pride myself on having the difficult conversations," Sammy added. "But in a way that everybody understands what is needed to be done."
Sky Sports' Mark Butcher said of Alzarri's outburst: "I'm sure there will be repercussions for Joseph.
"Use any anger against the opposition, don't go walking off the field, hurting your own team. Protect your captain, for better or for worse.
"And, for what it's worth, I thought Hope was absolutely right with the field that was set."
Former West Indies captain Jason Holder said "it's not what you want to see" when reacting to the incident as part of TNT Sports' coverage of the game, while Sir Alastair Cook added: "I have never seen a reaction like that.
"I've never seen Alzarri have any reaction whatsoever. Never talk, never celebrate, never open his mouth. He just runs in and bowls jaffas - but I quite liked it, as it shows he cares."
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West Indies vs England: Alzarri Joseph strop in third ODI 'unacceptable', says head coach Daren Sammy
Alzarri Joseph dismissed Jordan Cox but didnt celebrate with his team-mates and then left the field at the end of his over - leaving West Indies down to 10 players - as he was seemingly upset with the field set by captain Shai Hope, who said no comment when asked if the pair had made upwww.skysports.com
Lol pro tip to West Indies captain, whenever your team is losing... Start abusing Alzarri he would fetch a wicket for youA tense exchange between Alzarri Joseph and Shai Hope overshadowed an otherwise dominant West Indies performance in the third ODI against England. The fast bowler's frustration boiled over after a disagreement on field placements, prompting a lengthy conversation with his captain.
Despite Hope's adjustments, including positioning two slips, Joseph's discontent lingered. Even after claiming the crucial wicket of Ollie Cox with a 90mph delivery, Joseph's irritation persisted.
A calming conversation with coach Darren Sammy near the boundary helped to diffuse tensions. Following a brief exit from the field, Joseph regained his composure and returned to complete his 10-over spell, finishing with 2/45. West Indies ultimately secured an 8-wicket victory.
Absolutely shocking. This should be his last match.Alzarri Joseph strop in third ODI 'unacceptable', says head coach Daren Sammy
West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph's behaviour during the series-clinching third ODI win over England was "unacceptable", according to head coach Daren Sammy.
In unprecedented scenes, Alzarri claimed the wicket of Jordan Cox (1) in the fourth over of the match but did not celebrate with his team-mates and swiftly left the field of play at the end of his over, seemingly sulking over the field he had been set by captain Shai Hope - his team briefly down to 10 players.
When asked if they had since made up, Hope replied "no comment" at the post-match presentation, while Sammy later said he would be having words with his bowler.
"Behaviour like that is unacceptable on my cricket field," Sammy told talkSPORT. "We will be friends… but in the culture I'm trying to build, that's unacceptable.
"We will definitely have a chat about that."
Joseph returned to the pitch for the beginning of the sixth over, by which point Romario Shepherd had replaced him in the attack and swiftly removed Jacob Bethell (0) with his first ball, later adding the scalp of England skipper, and centurion from the second ODI, Liam Livingstone (6).
Alzarri eventually resumed his spell in the 12th over, bowling two more overs before leaving the field again after two misfields off his bowling, though this time a sub fielder was there to take his place.
He would eventually finish with match figures of 2-45 from his 10 overs, adding the wicket of Dan Mousley (57) late on, while he also applied the finishing touches to a terrific relay catch with Brandon King that dismissed England top-scorer Phil Salt (74) but still failed to prompt a smile.
"I pride myself on having the difficult conversations," Sammy added. "But in a way that everybody understands what is needed to be done."
Sky Sports' Mark Butcher said of Alzarri's outburst: "I'm sure there will be repercussions for Joseph.
"Use any anger against the opposition, don't go walking off the field, hurting your own team. Protect your captain, for better or for worse.
"And, for what it's worth, I thought Hope was absolutely right with the field that was set."
Former West Indies captain Jason Holder said "it's not what you want to see" when reacting to the incident as part of TNT Sports' coverage of the game, while Sir Alastair Cook added: "I have never seen a reaction like that.
"I've never seen Alzarri have any reaction whatsoever. Never talk, never celebrate, never open his mouth. He just runs in and bowls jaffas - but I quite liked it, as it shows he cares."
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West Indies vs England: Alzarri Joseph strop in third ODI 'unacceptable', says head coach Daren Sammy
Alzarri Joseph dismissed Jordan Cox but didnt celebrate with his team-mates and then left the field at the end of his over - leaving West Indies down to 10 players - as he was seemingly upset with the field set by captain Shai Hope, who said no comment when asked if the pair had made upwww.skysports.com
Only 2? Rubbish by the board.Cricket West Indies (CWI) has imposed a two-match suspension on fast bowler Alzarri Joseph following an on-field incident during the 3rd CG United ODI at the Kensington Oval, Barbados. As part of CWI’s ongoing commitment to upholding the highest levels of professionalism and integrity in the game, the incident, which involved conduct falling short of CWI’s standards of professionalism, was reviewed in consultation with the Senior Men's coaching staff.
Miles Bascombe, CWI Director of Cricket, addressed the decision, stating:
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 also issued a public apology, acknowledging the incident and expressing regret.
I recognize that my passion got the best of me. I have personally apologized to Captain Shai Hope and my teammates and management. I also extend my sincerest apologies to the West Indies fans—I understand that even a brief lapse in judgment can have a far-reaching impact, and I deeply regret any disappointment caused.
Cricket West Indies remains committed to fostering a culture of respect, integrity, and discipline both on and off the field.
Haha I m also surprised! He should get a ban of at least one year for such stupid behavior on the field.Only 2? Rubbish by the board.
How can a board be so weak. Arguments are not new but this behaviour is a 1stHaha I m also surprised! He should get a ban of at least one year for such stupid behavior on the field.