Shamar Joseph included in CWI’s international retainer contract
Close on the heels of a breakthrough couple of Tests in Australia, West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph has been upgraded from his current franchise contract to an international retainer contract.
“This decision comes in recognition of Joseph’s outstanding performance and invaluable contribution to the recent historic victory against Australia on their home soil in Brisbane, marking Australia’s first defeat to the West Indies since 1997,” noted Cricket West Indies while announcing the decision.
Enoch Lewis, CWI Director and Chair of the Cricket Development and Performance Committee, said: “As exhilarated as we are, it is also dutiful to elevate Shamar Joseph to a CWI International retainer contract. His extraordinary talent and steadfast dedication serve as the cornerstone of our team’s recent triumph at the Gabba, and such promise merits its due recognition. Shamar has not just been rewarded with a retained contract he has earned it.”
Additionally, Chemar Holder has been extended a franchise contract. In the release, CWI said that the board “will continue to support” Holder who returned from a shoulder injury rehabilitation and has “shown signs of eagerness to be reintegrated at the highest level”.
“Shamar’s elevation to a CWI International retainer contract reflects his potential and the bright future ahead for West Indies cricket,” said Director of Cricket, Miles Bascombe. “We have also offered Chemar Holder a franchise contract as we double down on securing the best fast-bowling talent available. We are excited to see both men continue to excel”.
Updated list of contracted West Indies men’s players: Alick Athanaze, Kraigg Brathwaite, Keacy Carty, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Joshua Da Silva, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd