Best Test Bowling Performance and Test Debutant of the Year

(CMC) – WEST Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph has expressed gratitude after taking home the Best Test Bowling Performance and Test Debutant of the Year awards at the 2024 ESPNcricinfo awards.
The 25-year-old shocked the world in January 2024, when he took 7-68 in the second Test in Brisbane to bowl West Indies to a stunning eight-run victory, a first Test win in Australia in 27 years.
In 2024, Joseph captured 29 wickets in eight Tests – inclusive of three five wicket hauls – at an average of 26.76 and an economy rate of 4.16.
On hearing the news on Thursday that he had won the two awards, Joseph took to social media, saying he felt humbled.
“Thank you EspnCricinfo it is a shock and an honour.

“Last year I was thinking about how to make a life to support my family. This year I am working to teach my two boys that life’s journey is about always building, creating new ambitions, and never settling for where you are,” Joseph said.
“I have so many @windiescricket legends to guide me and I thank them and my coaches for giving me that strength of purpose.”
Reflecting on his performance in Australia, Joseph described it as a “special time” and said he hoped to take more wickets when Australia visits the Caribbean in July for a three Test series.
“That month in Australia was a very special time for our squad, and my big wish for 2025 is to go back and take plenty more wickets.