IPL 2024 Shamar Joseph Signed: Fast bowler Shamar Joseph, who created a sensation in Test cricket for West Indies, has now entered the IPL as well.
IPL 2024 Shamar Joseph Signed by LSG: The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is to be played from March to May. Before that, the Lucknow Super Giants team captained by KL Rahul has made a big announcement. The franchise has replaced England’s star fast bowler Mark Wood. Wood has been replaced by Shamar Joseph, who was the recent Gabba Test hero for West Indies. Joseph has made headlines continuously within a month. Now the magic of this player will be seen in IPL also. Joseph broke the back of the Kangaroos by taking 7 wickets in West Indies’ historic win against Australia at Gabba.
How much salary will Shamar Joseph get?
Shamar Joseph has been signed by Lucknow Super Giants for a price of Rs 3 crore. Whereas Wood was getting Rs 7.50 crore till last season. That means the franchise has made a profit of Rs 4.5 crore. The press release related to this was shared by IPL on its official X handle. It was told that Shamar Joseph will replace England fast bowler Mark Wood for the upcoming season. It has been a great month for Joseph. After the Test, he may get a chance to make an early debut in white ball cricket also.
🚨 NEWS 🚨: Lucknow Super Giants name Shamar Joseph as replacement for Mark Wood. #TATAIPL
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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) February 10, 2024
Who is Shamar Joseph?
Shamar Joseph recently impressed in the Test series against Australia. He made headlines by taking 6 wickets in his debut test. Then in the Gabba Test, he was injured after being hit by a ball on his thumb, yet he took 7 wickets in the second innings. He was the hero of West Indies’ historic win at the Gabba. He was also chosen Player of the Match. He was also the player of the series. He took a total of 8 wickets in the Gabba Test. He was from a small village in Guyana and his childhood was spent in poverty. He also worked as a security guard in a lumber factory.
How has Joseph’s career record been so far?
Shamar Joseph has played only two test matches in international cricket. He has made headlines only after two matches. It is said that the son’s feet are seen in the cradle and something similar is happening with Joseph also. Shamar Joseph has taken 13 wickets in 2 Tests and 34 wickets in 7 first class matches. He is also famous for his fast speed. According to the information, he has practiced bowling with tape balls and fruits in his childhood. He was also the neighbor of West Indies cricketer Romario Shepherd who gave him an identity.
