West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph made his Test debut against Australia. Shamar Joseph dismissed Steve Smith on his first ball. In this way, Shamar Joseph started his Test career brilliantly. At the same time, Shamar Joseph set the almost 85-year-old record. In fact, Terrell Johnson of the West Indies had taken a wicket on the first ball of his first Test in early 1939. Now Shamar Joseph dismissed Steve Smith on the first ball of his debut Test.
Terrell Johnson of the West Indies took a wicket on the first ball of the Test against England in 1939. He achieved this feat against England. But now Shamar Joseph has equaled his compatriot Terrell Johnson's almost 85-year-old record. Apart from this, Shamar Joseph became the 23rd bowler in Test history to take a wicket on the first ball of the match. Shamar Joseph becomes the first bowler in Test history to take a wicket on the first ball of the game.
FIRST BALL!
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 17, 2024
“I’m actually going to take a photo and hang it in my house.”
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 17, 2024
On the other hand, if we talk about the Australia-West Indies Test, both teams will face each other at the Adelaide ground. West Indies' first innings was reduced to 188 runs. In response, Australia's score by the end of the day's play is 59 runs for 2 wickets. Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green play for Australia. So far, Shamar Joseph has achieved both successes for West Indies. Currently, based on the first innings, Australia trail the West Indies by 129 runs.