Alzarri Joseph

Alzarri Joseph is a formidable right-arm fast bowler who has long served as a cornerstone of the West Indies' pace attack. Born on November 20, 1996, in Antigua, he first burst onto the global stage as a key member of the victorious 2016 ICC Under-19 World Cup-winning side. Since then, he has developed into a consistent strike bowler, renowned for his ability to hit the pitch hard, extract steep bounce, and deliver during the critical middle and death overs. Beyond his bowling, he is a capable lower-order contributor, holding the distinction of being the fastest West Indian to reach 100 ODI wickets—a testament to his sustained impact and lethal accuracy in the 50-over format.

After a challenging ten-month hiatus caused by a lower back injury that forced him to miss the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Joseph has made a determined return to the international setup. His reintegration into the squad for the home series against Sri Lanka and his subsequent selection for the upcoming five-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting July 11, 2026, marks a significant boost for the West Indies. As the team pivots toward long-term preparations for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, Joseph’s experience and leadership within the fast-bowling unit—alongside peers like Shamar Joseph and Matthew Forde—are viewed as vital to the Caribbean side's ambitions of establishing home dominance and improving their global standing.