Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Guyanese |
| Date of Birth | 31/08/1999 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Tucber Park, Berbice, Guyana |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Shamar Joseph
14/10/2026
Former India batter Sunil Gavaskar questioned Joseph's sportsmanship during the fourth T20I between India and West Indies. Gavaskar criticised him for continuing to bowl short at Arshdeep Singh, who retired hurt after being struck on the arm.
11/02/2025
Joseph was named men's debutant of the year at the ESPNcricinfo Awards, recognising his breakthrough first Test series. His debut series against Australia included five wickets in Adelaide and seven in Brisbane, which helped West Indies secure a first Test win in Australia in nearly 27 years.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Guyanese right-arm fast bowler who plays for the West Indies in Test, ODI and T20 cricket. He is from the village of Baracara in Guyana. |
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| Playing Role | Bowler (tailend batter; first-change bowler) |
Personal Life
| Early Life | Worked with his siblings and father in the logging industry in Baracara before moving to New Amsterdam for work |
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| Pre-Cricket Employment | Left a security night watchman job to pursue cricket seriously |
Career
| First-Class Debut | Guyana vs Barbados, 1 February 2023 |
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| Test Debut | West Indies vs Australia, Adelaide, 2024 |
| Notable Performance | Took 7 wickets in the second Test against Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane, helping West Indies win by eight runs |
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| Test Figures (as reported) | 15 Tests, 64 wickets, best figures 7/68 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was initially brought in as a net bowler by the Guyana Amazon Warriors before being named to the 2023 squad as an injury replacement. | |
| 2. Took the first ball of his Test career to dismiss Steven Smith in Adelaide. | |
| 3. Was named ICC Player of the Month for January after his performances in the Australia series. |
