West Indies quick bowler Alzarri Joseph has been suspended for 2 matches for leaving the sphere after an argument with captain Shai Hope through the third one-day worldwide towards England.
Joseph, 27, was sad with a area placement off his bowling, and didn’t rejoice dismissing Jordan Cox earlier than strolling off on the finish of the fourth over.
West Indies began the following over with solely 10 gamers on the sphere and Joseph walked off once more later after two misfields off his bowling.
“My ardour acquired the perfect of me,” stated Joseph in a public apology. “I perceive that even a short lapse in judgement can have a far-reaching influence, and I deeply remorse any disappointment triggered.”
Joseph stated he had apologised to Hope, his team-mates and administration and in addition extends his “sincerest apologies” to West Indies followers.
The hosts thrashed England by eight wickets in Barbados to win the ODI sequence 2-1.
West Indies subsequent face England in 5 T20s, with the primary and second matches each going down in Barbados on Saturday and Sunday.
Cricket West Indies director of cricket Miles Bascombe stated Joseph’s behaviour “didn’t align with the core values” of the crew.
He added: “Such conduct can’t be neglected, and we’ve got taken decisive motion to make sure the gravity of the scenario is absolutely acknowledged.”