West Indies against Australia: Shamar Joseph avoids toe fracture following Starc’s alarming incident, West Indies anticipate a more positive day four

Recently, at the Gabba, Mitchell Starc‘s yorker delivered a vicious hit that forced West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph to retire injured. However, there has been positive news regarding Shamar Joseph’s injuries. After early fears of a probable toe fracture were allayed, Shamar Joseph may be able to play a part in the West Indies’ defense of their target of 216 on the fourth day.

When Starc’s ball hit Joseph’s boot, the first umpire called him leg before wicket, but the third umpire ruled it was a no-ball. Joseph had to leave the field despite the reprieve since he was already in discomfort. The West Indies camp exhaled with pleasure when the next check showed no fracture.

A release on X said, “He will continue to be monitored by the medical team and assessed tomorrow.”

Due to Joseph’s injury, West Indies had just two frontline quicks available for their limited bowling attack. Still, the team showed tenacity, as off-spinner Kevin Sinclair, all-rounder Justin Greaves, all-rounder Kemar Roach, and bowler Alzarri Joseph worked hard to make history in Australia. Alzarri Joseph was optimistic despite acknowledging the difficulties.

“In the end, we have work to do and the game must continue. Cannot be concerned about who is absent. I believe we bowled rather well. All we need to do is return tomorrow and continue pegging away. There are eight wickets left to gain; anything can happen on the fourth day. We can still win this game as long as we bowl the ball in the appropriate spots, according to ESPN Cricinfo.

Since the game isn’t finished, there might be more: Shamar Joseph

In his analysis of the current Australia-West Indies series, Joseph praised the team’s tenacity and highlighted their committed work with the bat and the ball. He was confident, saying that they will get a lot of confidence from the series and that there is still room for additional twists because the game isn’t done.

“I enjoy the battle the lads had with the bat and ball. Although the game isn’t over yet, so there may be more, we’ll draw a lot of confidence from this series,” he continued.

After making an incredible Test debut in Adelaide, Joseph went on to become an overnight sensation when he dismissed Steven Smith with the opening delivery of the match and finished with five for 94. As they approach the pivotal fourth day, the West Indies are still optimistic about making history despite the injury setback in Brisbane.