(Watch) Debutant Shamar Joseph cleans up Steve Smith the very first ball of his career, who was opening for Australia in Test 1st time.
In a remarkable display of talent and skill, West Indies debutant Shamar Joseph showcased his potential as a player to watch in the cricketing world by dismissing Australian batsman Steve Smith for just 12 runs on the opening day of the first Test at the Adelaide Oval on Wednesday, January 17.
Joseph, making his debut for the West Indies, not only made an impact with the ball but also left a lasting impression with the bat. Coming in at No.11 during West Indies’ first innings, he exhibited his batting prowess by scoring an impressive 36 runs off 41 deliveries.The fast bowler had to bide his time with the ball, entering the bowling attack in the ninth over as Kemar Roach and Alzarri Joseph initially took charge with the new ball in the final session.
Smith, who was opening the innings for the first time in Tests, appeared to be settling in and adapting to the conditions. Despite his cautious approach against deliveries moving away from him, Smith managed to score two boundaries during his brief stay at the crease.
However, the debutant Shamar Joseph proved his mettle by delivering the right line and length from the outset. Smith found himself compelled to defend against a well-angled delivery that caught the edge of his bat. The ball was skillfully caught by another debutant, Justin Greaves, stationed at third slip, ensuring a successful dismissal.This early breakthrough by Shamar Joseph undoubtedly marked a significant moment in the match, setting the tone for West Indies’ performance against Australia. As a promising debutant, Joseph’s dual contribution with both bat and ball has elevated his status as a player to keep a close eye on in future cricketing endeavors.