Kingston [Jamaica], February 3 (ANI): Former West Indies selectorRoland Butcher, who was part of the panel that plucked out Shamar Joseph , recalled the moment he was convinced that the young quick bowler is a special talent.
Last Sunday, Joseph shocked the cricket world by taking 7 for 68 and leading the West Indies to a historic Test victory over Australia at the Gabba. His effort followed a historic five-wicket haul in his first Test match in Adelaide, where he dismissed Steven Smith with the opening delivery of the match.
Butcher, who played international cricket for England, was a West Indies selector until earlier this year and was present at various stages of Joseph’s meteoric rise, which made global headlines with his 7 for 68 at the Gabba to help West Indies win by eight runs despite an injured toe.
“I immediately saw this guy bowling and thought, wow, this guy has got talent. Went back to the hotel and sat down with Desmond and said, I saw a boy today who I believe is what we’ve been looking for.