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Shamar Joseph: From Underdog to Cricket Sensation

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Discover the remarkable journey of bowler Shamar Joseph who stunned the cricketing world with his historic performance against Australia. Find out how he went from almost not playing to becoming the hero of the match!

Shamar Joseph, the West Indian fast bowler, turned the cricket world upside down with an extraordinary performance against Australia. In a nail-biting match, Joseph bowled an unchanged spell of 11.5 overs, claiming seven crucial wickets to lead West Indies to a historic eight-run victory at the Gabba. Despite his initial reluctance to play that day, Joseph's unwavering commitment and skill on the field left the cricketing greats in awe.

The victory over Australia marked the first test win for West Indies on Australian soil in 27 years, a feat made possible by Joseph's stellar performance. His contribution to the team and his remarkable bowling skills have catapulted him to the status of a national hero, with celebrations and praises pouring in from all corners of the cricketing world. Shamar Joseph's dedication and talent have solidified his position as a rising star in the cricketing realm, with fans eagerly awaiting his future games and successes.

In a sport dominated by big names and established players, Joseph's emergence as a game-changer has brought a fresh wave of excitement to cricket enthusiasts globally. His underdog story, from using fruits as cricket balls to making history on the pitch, is inspiring for aspiring cricketers and fans alike. Shamar Joseph's journey from humble beginnings to cricket stardom serves as a beacon of hope and determination for young athletes striving to make their mark in the world of sports.

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Shamar Joseph: 'I wasn't even coming out to the ground today' (ESPNcricinfo.com)

"I told my skipper I would bowl to the end until the last wicket falls," fast bowler said after bowling an unchanged spell of 11.5 overs for seven wickets.

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Australia vs West Indies: Shamar Joseph takes 7 wickets, leads ... (Livemint)

Australia, needing 29 runs to win, was on the brink of its first test loss to West Indies in 27 years, thanks to an inspired spell by Shamar Joseph.

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At Gabba, Shamar Joseph rekindles a Caribbean romance (Hindustan Times)

Two Tests old, the young fast bowler takes seven wickets to bowl West Indies to an epic eight-run victory at the once unbreachable Australian fortress ...

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'He's creating history': 'Electric' SIX-wicket spell against HUGE odds ... (Fox Sports)

'He's creating history': 'Electric' SIX-wicket spell against HUGE odds leaves greats gobsmacked.

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Who is Shamar Joseph? West Indies hero who brought Australia to ... (Sporting News)

Shamar Joseph had a memorable outing at the Gabba in the Test match against Australia. The pacer picked a match-winning, seven-wicket haul in the 2nd Test.

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Congratulations galore for WI team and Guyana's Shamar Joseph (Loop Caribbean News)

The West Indies Cricket team is being celebrated across the region for its stunning victory in the test match against Australia, with praises being heaped ...

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Watch: Brian Lara, Carl Hooper in tears as Shamar Joseph inspires ... (The Indian Express)

West Indies had not beaten Australia in a Test match since it won by 10 wickets at WACA in 1997.

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Shamar Joseph shows he, and the West Indies, have the heart for ... (ABC News)

From sitting in his boxers without his kit to showing the West Indies still have the heart for Test cricket, Shamar Joseph is the right hero for the right ...

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Ian Bishop calls for West Indies board to 'compensate' Shamar ... (India Today)

Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop has called on the West Indies cricket board to compensate Shamar Joseph to prevent burnout following his heroics against ...

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Shamar Joseph inspires first West Indies win in Australia for 27 years (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Injured rookie Shamar Joseph has bowled the West Indies to an eight-run victory in Brisbane with an extraordinary seven-wicket performance.

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Shamar Joseph Commits To Financially-Stricken Test Format After ... (Forbes)

Shamar Joseph might prove the litmus test over whether smaller cricket nations can retain star players for Tests and ward off lucrative T20 private leagues.

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CWI praises victorious Windies team and rising-star talisman ... (sportsmax.tv)

Cricket West Indies has lauded its Test team after it secured a historic victory against Australia, marking the first since 1997 that the Caribbean se...

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Who is Shamar Joseph, West Indies bowler who inspired historic ... (Deccan Herald)

West Indies registered their first Test win in Australia in the last 27 years with fast bowler Shamar Joseph being the architect of the victory at Brisbane.

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The Shamar Joseph story: Guyana boy who used fruits for ball, quit ... (THE WEEK)

Shamar Joseph moved to the port city of New Amsterdam in search of a job. Although he kept his cricketing dreams alive, he worked 12-hour shifts on guard ...

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Shamar Joseph may be 'saviour in purest form of cricket', says Steve ... (Times of India)

Shamar Joseph, the West Indies bowler, receives high acclaim from Steve Waugh for his historic performance in the Test match against Australia. Waugh describes ...

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Shamar Joseph may be 'saviour in purest form of cricket', says Steve ... (The Hindu)

Legendary Steve Waugh heaped rich praise on young sensation Shamar Joseph who bowled the West Indies to their first Test win in Australia in 27 years, ...

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'Tears in my eyes...': AB de Villiers' emotional post on lion-hearted ... (Times of India)

Cricket News: Shamar Joseph defiantly pushed through injury, maintaining an express pace for nearly 12 consecutive overs in Brisbane.

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