With victories in 2012 and 2016, the West Indies, who are in Group C with Afghanistan, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Uganda, clearly want to become the first team to win the T20 World Cup three times.
Although it is a lot to ask of a player who has only participated in three T20 internationals, young fast bowler Shamar Joseph could be the key to the West Indies’ success in their home World Cup. With only six games under his belt—including a frustrating performance for the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL—the 24-year-old Guyana native may lack experience in this format of the game, but he possesses quickness.
The West Indies want Joseph just as much as England wanted Jofra Archer back in their ranks. They chose him over another young, quick player named Matthew Forde because they understand that pace in any aspect of the game can win or lose a match.
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“Shamar Joseph has the pace, he has skills with the new ball,” said coach Daren Sammy when he named the squad.
“Not saying Matthew Forde doesn’t but when you look at the role, it makes it easier for us to now pick the personnel to fit that role,” Sammy added.
With victories in 2012 and 2016, the West Indies, who are in Group C with Afghanistan, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Uganda, clearly want to become the first team to win the T20 World Cup three times.
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