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[Saba Sports News] Australia secured a 10-wicket victory over the West Indies in the opening match of their two-Test series in Adelaide last week. The second Test is set for The Gabba in Brisbane, beginning on January 25.
Despite some promising moments from the West Indies, Australia’s experience shone through at key times. The West Indies team included three debutants in the first Test: Kaven Hodge, Justin Greaves, and Shamar Joseph, the latter being a notable right-arm pacer from Baracara, Guyana. Joseph made a notable impact with both bat and ball.
Joseph scored a swift 36 off 41 balls in the first innings and then took five wickets, limiting Australia’s lead to 95. He contributed 15 runs off 12 balls in the second innings. On Day 1, Joseph expressed his admiration for Australian legend Steve Smith, whom he had dismissed with his first ball in Test cricket.
Cricket Australia released a video showing a warm meeting between Smith and Joseph in Adelaide. In the video, Joseph shares his admiration for Smith, and Smith inquires about Joseph’s background, age, and experience in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), even suggesting a batting order promotion for Joseph.
The 24-year-old Joseph appeared shy and overwhelmed during this memorable fan moment. He has received praise from cricket experts and Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood. Looking forward to the second Test, Joseph is expected to perform well at The Gabba, a venue known for its favorable conditions for pace and bounce.