Alzarri Joseph suspended for two matches by West Indies after walking off the pitch against England in ODI decider
By Lewis Mason
Published 08/11/2024 at 15:59 GMT
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Alzarri Joseph left the field of play - leaving his team a player short - after arguing with West Indies captain Shai Hope over the field placement while he was bowling in the third one-day international against England. Despite taking two wickets as West Indies sealed a series win, he will now be left out for two matches as punishment for his behaviour. Watch the incident here.
West Indies bowler Joseph storms off the pitch after spat with captain
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West Indies bowler Alzarri Joseph has been suspended for two matches for walking off the field of play in the third one-day international win over England.
Joseph appeared to have an argument with captain Shai Hope with regard to the field placements being set when he was bowling.
Joseph was seen remonstrating with Hope during the fourth over and refused to celebrate when he had Jordan Cox caught behind.
Once his spell had come to an end, he left the field unannounced and his team were forced to begin the fifth over with only 10 players on the field.
Joseph returned to the action for the beginning of the sixth over but he was soon back in the changing room when he was left frustrated following two misfields during his spell.
He ended the match with two wickets as the hosts completed a series-clinching eight-wicket victory, but his behaviour has been sanctioned.
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Highlights: West Indies thrash England to take ODI series victory
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Cricket West Indies director of cricket Miles Bascombe released a statement which said: "Alzarri's behaviour 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 has apologised for his behaviour.
He said: "I recognise that my passion got the best of me.
"I have personally apologised to captain Shai Hope and my teammates and management.
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"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."
West Indies and England meet again in five T20 matches, with the first and second fixtures taking place in Barbados this weekend.
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