Cricket West Indies (CWI) proudly announces the upgrade of Shamar Joseph from his current Franchise contract to a CWI International retainer contract. This decision comes in recognition of Joseph’s outstanding performance and invaluable contribution to the recent historic victory against Australia on their home soil in Brisbane, marking Australia’s first defeat to the West Indies since 1997.
Enoch Lewis, CWI Director and Chair of the Cricket Development and Performance Committee said Joseph was not merely rewarded with a retained contract but he earned it.
“As exhilarated as we are, it is also dutiful to elevate Shamar Joseph to a CWI International retainer contract. His extraordinary talent and steadfast dedication serve as the cornerstone of our team’s recent triumph at the Gabba, and such promise merits its due recognition.
Director of Cricket, Miles Bascombe, remarked that Shamar’s elevation to a CWI International retainer contract reflects his potential and the bright future ahead for West Indies cricket. We have also offered Chemar Holder a franchise contract as we double down on securing the best fast-bowling talent available. We are excited to see both men continue to excel”.
With these contract upgrades, CWI reaffirms its commitment to nurturing talent and fostering excellence within the team. Shamar Joseph’s journey exemplifies the promising future of West Indies cricket, and we look forward to his continued success. Meanwhile, we will continue to support Chemar Holder who returned from injury rehabilitation and has shown signs of eagerness to be reintegrated at the highest level.
The full list of Men’s International retainers for 2023/24 are:
CONTRACTED PLAYERS
West Indies Men
Alick Athanaze
Kraigg Brathwaite
Keacy Carty
Tagenarine Chanderpaul
Joshua Da Silva
Shai Hope
Akeal Hosein
Alzarri Joseph
Shamar Joseph
Brandon King
Gudakesh Motie
Rovman Powell
Kemar Roach
Jayden Seales
Romario Shepherd
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