New Delhi. The manner in which West Indies’ Shamar Joseph has started his Test career can be any cricketer’s dream. 24 year old Shemar Joseph has done the wonders of taking a wicket on the very first ball of his first test match. That too of Australia’s Steve Smith, who is included in the Fab Four. In this way, Shemar Joseph has also spoiled the start of Steve Smith as an opener. Shemar Joseph did not do just this. Batting at number 11 in his very first Test match, he also played a valuable inning of 36 runs. It was only because of his innings that West Indies could score a respectable score.
The first Test match is being played between Australia and West Indies in Adelaide from Wednesday. In this match, Australia won the toss and chose to field first. Australian captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood bowled brilliantly and bundled out West Indies for 188 runs. Cummins and Hazlewood took 4-4 wickets. West Indies’ top scorer was Kirk McKenzie (50). But one debutant overshadowed all three.
Batting at number 11
Shemar Joseph, playing his debut Test for West Indies, came on the field for the first time when his team was struggling after losing 9 wickets for 133 runs. 24 year old Shemar Joseph showed amazing courage in this difficult time and played an excellent inning of 36 runs in 41 balls, taking his team to a respectable score. Shepherd hit 3 fours and a six in his innings. He made a valuable partnership of 55 runs with Kemar Roach for the last wicket.
Steve Smith was out on the very first ball
But in batting, it was as if Shemar had shown a trailer. The film was still pending, which he showed during bowling. Captain Craig Brathwaite handed the ball to Joseph when Australia had scored 25 runs in 8 overs without losing wickets. The Australian opener had given a good start to his team. Now he had to give a bigger shape to his innings. But Shemar Joseph at least dashed these wishes of Steven Smith.
Marnus Labuschagne trapped on a bouncer
Right arm fast bowler Shemar Joseph got Steve Smith caught at slip on his very first ball. In this way, Steve Smith, who was taking over the responsibility of opening after the retirement of David Warner, failed at least in his first attempt. Shemar Joseph did not stop here and he gave the second blow to Australia. Shemar Joseph made Marnus Labuschagne his second victim. Steve Smith was out after scoring 12 runs on 26 balls, while Labuschagne scored 10 runs. Labuschagne was caught at the long leg boundary while trying to hit a bouncer.
,
Tags: Australia, Steve Smith, west indies
FIRST PUBLISHED: January 17, 2024, 11:57 IST