‘I wasn’t even going to come to the ground today….’ – Shamar Joseph on taking 7-wicket haul in 2nd Test vs Australia with broken toe

West Indies star cricketer Shamar Joseph revealed that he wasn’t going to play on Day 4 of the second Test match against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane after suffering the toe crush on Day 3, which marked the end of the second innings for the West Indies. Notably, star left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc delivered the lethal spells, which made him retire hurt in the game on Day 3.

However, the 24-year-old cricketer revealed that he wasn’t planning to come on the field owing to his grave injuries. Notably, Shamar Joseph was the star on Day 4, picking up seven wickets and helping his side level up the two matches of the Test series by 1-1 against Australia. The young bowler revealed that the doctor helped him a lot to play the game in a tough and crucial situation.

“I wasn’t even going to come to the ground today. But thanks to the doctor, he did something to my toe. Need to give a shoutout to my teammates and the staff and give me a good toe to bowl with. I wanted to do it for my team and my country and everyone in the Caribbean,” Shamar Joseph said soon after the winning moment.

Just to stick to the basics, continue learning and learn from the senior ones: Shamar Joseph

The right-arm pacer revealed that his staff members and players helped and backed him, which helped him win the Test match. Moreover, the Guyana-born cricketer recalled all the sacrifices that he has made to be there playing against the winning team of the WTC 2023 Final.

“To the supporters here I must shout out a thanks to you guys for believing in us. The doctor called me this morning after 11. However, he asked me how I was feeling, I said not too well. Meanwhile, he said come to the ground, I have a reason. I must give a shoutout to him for believing in my ability. It’s all about getting close. All about believing. It’s taken a lot of sacrifices to get here. Just to stick to the basics, continue learning and learn from the senior ones,” he added further.