West Indies bowler Shamar Joseph silenced his critics, including former Australian wicketkeeper Ian Heli, during an initial test against Australia. Heli rejected Joseph’s ability, claiming that she was “Kurtali Ambrose,” but Joseph responded with a performance that re -abandoned Australia’s top order.
Australia replaced Maarnas Labschen, struggling with Sam Contas for the first Test, but the move did not pay. Contas scored only eight runs in both innings. It is worth noting that the right -handed batsman was rejected by Shamar Joseph in both the innings of the series opener in Barbados.
Shamar Joseph silenced Ian Heli with a twin strike against Sam Contas
Sam Contas was dropped twice with Shamar Joseph’s bowling before scoring a run. However, Joseph eventually dismissed him for 5 of 38 balls, forcing a inner edge on the stump with a delivery that was a fast seam. Contas, blindly disappointed, was rejected by Joseph in both innings of the match.
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He has got his man again!
Shamar is locked in Joseph.#Wivaus #Fullahenergy pic.twitter.com/mhrrx1gywz
– Windies Cricket 26 June, 2025
Shamar Joseph to Constas – Out!#Wivaus , #Fullahenergy pic.twitter.com/07eoxpu9jy
– Windies Cricket June 25, 2025
Contas, who was removed from the XI from Australia playing in the Test series in Sri Lanka and the World Test Championships at Lord’s final, made a comeback for the initial Test in the West Indies. Contas impressed fans with his fearless 60 runs off 65 balls against India on Boxing Day.
Joseph gave a historic demonstration, in 27 years to guide his team for his first Test victory on Australian soil, 7 for 68.
You are not Kurtali Ambrose Champion – Ian Heli
Next to the first Test, Shamar Joseph issued a warning to Sam Constas, saying, “Just look out, this is all.” The Contas returned to the Test Squad after making his debut in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy six months ago.
In response, former Australian wicketkeeper Ian Heli excavated a fast in Joseph, criticizing his form since his impressive performance in Gabba. Speaking at the Senak breakfast, Heli commented that Joseph delivered “All Year” and said, “You are not Kurtli Ambrose, Champion.”
“He was a terrible year when he went through us in Gabba. Shamar has come out today and said ‘Just look out and see what’s coming’. Ok, Shamar, Ok, you have nonsense all year.”
“He will improve better, this is what I am saying in the dressing room. He has a real trouble. You are not Kurtali Ambrose Champion,” Heli told the Senak Breakfast.
West Indies dropped for 190 in the first innings
Earlier on day 2, West Indies batsmen Roston Chase and Shai Hope added an important 67 -run partnership. An LBW survived the appeal on Chess 1 and was dropped by Sam Constas on 4. She was dismissed for 44 in controversial fashion, disturbed after being given to Pat Cummins despite the ball.
Shai Hope, who scored 48 runs, also faced a debate, when Replay suggested that the ball would have touched the ground before wicketkeeper Alex Kerry collected from the webster bowling.
Australia’s speed trio, Mitchell Starc (3/65), Josh Hazelwood (2/34), and Pat Cummins (2/34), maintained continuous pressure, Nathan Leone claimed the final wicket by rejecting the Jayden seal, which deeply cut a slogan in a deep manner.
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