West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph declines selection for Pakistan Tests
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 6:45 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Alzarri Joseph has made himself unavailable for the upcoming two-Test series against Pakistan, according to West Indies head coach Darren Sammy. Joseph was selected in the squad but declined the offer due to personal reasons, as confirmed at a press conference ahead of the series opener. Sammy expressed that the decision is beyond his control, acknowledging it as a significant loss for the team. The first Test starts on July 25, with the second Test scheduled for August 2 in Port of Spain. Despite Joseph's absence, Sammy remains confident in the bowling unit's ability to perform against Pakistan.
- •Joseph declined selection for the Test series against Pakistan.
- •Sammy stated it is a big loss for the team.
- •The first Test begins on July 25.
- •The second Test will take place in Port of Spain on August 2.
- •West Indies' bowling lineup includes Shamar Joseph and Kemar Roach.
- 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — West Indies pacer 'declines selection' for Pakistan Test series, coach Darren Sammy calls it 'reality of the situation'
""Yeah, it is a big loss. Mr Joseph has declined selection. That's the reality of the situation," Sammy said at a press conference on the eve of the series opener.
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