Cricket West Indies (CWI) mentioned it has upgraded tempo sensation Shamar Joseph’s contract following his stellar debut collection in Australia.
Joseph claimed a five-wicket haul in his debut in Adelaide earlier than taking 7-68 in Brisbane, the place West Indies recorded its first Take a look at win Down Below since 1997.
The 24-year-old returned to a hero’s welcome in Guyana and has now been promoted from the cricket board’s present franchise contract to a world retainer contract.
“His extraordinary expertise and steadfast dedication function the cornerstone of our crew’s current triumph on the Gabba, and such promise deserves its due recognition,” CWI Director Enoch Lewis mentioned in an announcement on Thursday.
“Shamar has not simply been rewarded with a retained contract, he has earned it.”
CWI additionally handed 25-year-old Barbados quick bowler Chemar Holder a franchise contract.
“Now we have additionally provided Chemar Holder a franchise contract as we double down on securing the very best fast-bowling expertise obtainable,” director of cricket Miles Bascombe mentioned.
“We’re excited to see each males proceed to excel.”