🧬 Personal & Early Life
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Full Name: Alzarri Shaheim Joseph
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Born: 20 November 1996, Antigua and Barbuda
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Height: ~6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
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Family: Son of Alva Joseph and late Sharon Joseph
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Background: Grew up in All Saints Village, Antigua; early education at Foundation Mixed School
🏏 Domestic & U‑19 Career
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First-class debut: 2014–15 for Leeward Islands; quickly secured 5-wicket hauls, including a 7/46 against Windward Islands
U‑19 World Cup 2016: Leading wicket-taker for the West Indies with 13 wickets; also bowled the tournament’s fastest delivery at ~143 km/h
🌍 International Career
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Test debut: vs India on 9 August 2016 (Test cap #309)
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Dismissed Virat Kohli in just his third over
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ODI debut: 2 October 2016 vs Pakistan in Sharjah
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T20I debut: 29 July 2022 vs India
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Notable performances:
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Carried on after hearing of his mother’s death during England Test in 2019
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Maiden Test fifty (86 runs) vs New Zealand on 5 Dec 2020
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Disciplinary note: Received a two-match T20I ban in Nov 2024 after an on-field dispute with Shai Hope
🔥 T20 Leagues & IPL
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2019 IPL (Mumbai Indians): Record-breaking debut with 6/12—the best bowling figures in IPL history
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Subsequent IPL teams:
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Gujarat Titans (2022–23)
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2024)
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Peshawar Zalmi in ILT20 (2025)
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📊 Career Stats (as of June 2025)
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Average | Best Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 37 | 111 | 35.00 | 5/81 |
| ODI | 80 | 132 | 27.70 | 5/56 |
| T20I | 38 | 54 | 22.50 | 5/40 |
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Also the leading Antiguan ODI wicket-taker (over 123 wickets), surpassing Sir Viv Richards
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ICC Rankings (June 2025): Test #35, ODI #18, T20I #39
🌟 Style & Impact
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Known for express pace (often over 90 mph), sharp seam movement, bounce—makes him exceptionally threatening in home conditions
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Praised for his professionalism, calm composure, and strong work ethic
🏆 Awards & Recognition
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Antigua & Barbuda Sportsman of the Year, 2016
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Multiple ‘Bowler of the Match’ awards across formats
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Selected in prestigious ICC and CPL XI teams
⏭️ What’s Next
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Key figure in upcoming Test series vs Australia
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Expected to further lead West Indies’ pace attack, especially in ICC events
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Continued T20 franchise involvement, potentially in both IPL and ILT20
Alzarri Joseph has rapidly risen from a U‑19 star to a leading West Indies spearhead, blending pace, resilience, and maturity. His journey from Antigua to global recognition is still unfolding—with many more breakthroughs likely ahead.