West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph recently made headlines after an intense on-field incident during the third ODI against England. Joseph was seen storming off the field following a disagreement with his captain, Shai Hope, over field placements. The tense moment unfolded in the fourth over of England’s innings, when Joseph voiced his frustration about the slip fielder’s position.
After a delivery was deflected onto point, Joseph continued bowling, only to respond with a fiery 148 km/h bouncer that dismissed Jordan Cox. Despite this success, he seemed unsatisfied and continued debating with Hope, eventually walking off the field in frustration, leaving spectators and commentators stunned.
Former England captain Mark Butcher, who was commentating then, shared his thoughts on the unusual incident. Butcher emphasized that while disagreements are natural in cricket, it’s essential for players to respect the captain’s decisions on the field.
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“Many times, as a captain or player, you have a disagreement about something on the field. But you work that out either behind closed doors or get on with your job. Your captain asks you to bowl to a field; you bowl to it,” Mark Butcher noted.
Gets angry! 😡
Bowls a wicket maiden 👊
Leaves 🤯An eventful start to the game for Alzarri Joseph! 😬#WIvENGonFanCode pic.twitter.com/2OXbk0VxWt
— FanCode (@FanCode) November 6, 2024
The incident marked an eventful beginning to the game, setting the tone for a thrilling showdown. England, having chosen to bat first, saw an early boost from Phil Salt, who scored a solid 74. However, after his dismissal, England’s lineup struggled, relying on Dan Mousley and Sam Curran’s lower-order contributions to post a total of 263 runs.
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The West Indies responded emphatically with the bat. Brandon King led the charge with a commanding 102 off 117 balls, while Keacy Carty’s unbeaten 128 guided the Windies to victory with eight wickets in hand, securing both the match and the series.
