NEW DELHI: The West Indies cricket board of Friday slapped pacer Alzarri Joseph with a a two-match ban following his walkoff in opposition to England within the Wednesday’s third one-day worldwide.
Joseph had stormed off the sphere through the sport after a row along with his captain Shai Hope over subject placements.
In the course of the match, Joseph expressed displeasure with the sphere placements whereas bowling which led to a heated change with Hope, after which the pacer left the sphere and returned to the dressing room.
This briefly left the West Indies group short-handed.
“I recognise that my ardour obtained the most effective of me,” Joseph mentioned in a CWI assertion.
“I’ve personally apologised to captain Shai Hope and my teammates and administration. I additionally lengthen my sincerest apologies to the West Indies followers. I perceive that even a quick lapse in judgment can have a far-reaching impression and I deeply remorse any disappointment prompted.”
West Indies coach Daren Sammy had publicly acknowledged that Joseph’s actions had been unacceptable. The board on Friday echoed this sentiment, stating that Joseph’s conduct fell wanting anticipated requirements.
“Such conduct can’t be missed, and we have now taken decisive motion to make sure the gravity of the scenario is absolutely acknowledged,” mentioned Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe.
West Indies received Wednesday’s match in opposition to England by eight wickets, securing a 2-1 collection victory.
The groups are scheduled to fulfill once more on Saturday at Kensington Oval for the primary of 5 Twenty20 Worldwide matches.
