Pacer Shamar Joseph‘s 7-wicket haul powered West Indies to a thrilling 8-run win at The Gabba in Brisbane in AUS vs WI 2nd Test on Sunday. The young pacer was also adjudged as player of the series. In this article, we will take a look at the 5 IPL franchises which might target Shamar Joseph as injury replacement in their camp.
Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals might be eyeing an extra express pacer in their team. Shamar Joseph might be an ideal candidate for the Capitals franchise to come as injury replacement. Shamar Joseph also showed his ability with the bat and has the ability to clear the ropes as well.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Apart from the likes of Alzarri Joseph and Mohammed Siraj, Royal Challengers Bangalore have several local pacers who do not have much pace. Shamar Joseph can prove to be a choice for the RCB as an injury replace for the upcoming IPL 2024.
Kolkata Knight Riders
The two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders have several West Indian player in their line-up. The wicket at the Eden Gardens might be suitable for the pace bowling. Shamar Joseph showed his ability to swing the ball in Australia. The tall pacer can also extract extra bounce from the wickets in Kolkata.
Chennai Super Kings
CSK skipper MS Dhoni knows how to bring out the best from young players. The likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Matheesha Pathirana, and Tushar Deshpande among others have flourished under Dhoni’s leadership in IPL. Shamar Joseph might be another youngster that might flourish under his leadership in IPL 2024.
Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals have a balanced squad for IPL 2024. However, they also have several players overseas players who are prone to injuries. On the other hand, England’s destructive batter Jos Buttler might not participate fully in the upcoming IPL 2024.
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