Shamar Joseph gives West Indies strong start against Australia
- Shamar Joseph, a West Indies fast bowler, dominated Australia's batting on day one of the first Test at Kensington Oval on June 26, 2025.
- Joseph's performance followed West Indies' fresh start to their ICC World Test Championship cycle under new captain Roston Chase, with Australia recovering from a recent WTC final loss.
- Joseph took 4-46 and consistently troubled Australia's top order early on, including dismissing Sam Konstas and Green , as Australia were 65-3 at lunch with Khawaja and Head batting steadily.
- Joseph's near-perfect delivery to remove Beau Webster was a highlight, and cricket figure Garner praised Joseph's hunger and enthusiasm while lamenting challenges in youth cricket development.
- Joseph's impact bolstered West Indies' early dominance and suggested the team aims for a strong WTC campaign, while Australia faced pressure rebuilding after a low total of 180.
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Five quick hits: Trav's controversial lucky break and Shamar shines again
Travis Head gets very lucky, the West Indies have butter fingers in Barbados and Shamar Joseph picks up where he left off on an eventful first day's play at Kensington Oval in the first Test. Here's the five quick hits.


Windies reveal the plan to conquer Konstas as Australia’s top order flop again
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WI vs AUS, 1st Test: Sam Konstas fails on return as Shamar Joseph decimates top order
West Indies began their new ICC World Test Championship cycle strongly by rattling Australia's top order early in Barbados. The dominant pace bowling spells set the tone, putting Australia under pressure and shaping the contest's early narrative.
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