Shamar Joseph wins his first ICC Men’s Player of the Month award after making an outstanding debut for the West Indies in their dramatic Test series in Australia. Amy Hunter has been named the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for her quick run-scoring achievements in Ireland’s T20I series win over Zimbabwe last month.
Men’s Player of the Month Joseph had a fantastic beginning to his career in the West Indies. The 24-year-old made an immediate impression when he was added to the team for their Test series against Australia. He removed Steve Smith with the first ball he faced in an international match.
In his debut Test match, he took five wickets in Adelaide’s first innings, including the valuable wickets of Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, and Cameron Green. However, his performance in Brisbane’s second Test will live on in the memory of many.
In the second innings, Joseph had to defend a modest 216 to prevent an Australian victory. He bowled seven quick for 68, four of which were bowled, and dramatically bowled the home team out eight runs short of the objective.
With the victory, the West Indies secured a record 1-1 draw, and Joseph won Player of the Series for his outstanding debut. He is now the first West Indian to have won the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award since it began in January 2021 thanks to this most recent honor.
