US EditionSetback for West Indies: Alzarri Joseph Ruled Out of Indian Test Series
Alzarri Joseph was sidelined due to a worsening lower back injury, with 23-year-old Jediah Blades named as cover ahead of the two-Test series against India.
- Cricket West Indies confirmed on Monday that Alzarri Joseph is ruled out of the two-match Test series against India starting October 2 in Ahmedabad.
- After training discomfort, medical scans revealed degeneration of a previously resolved lower back injury for West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph.
- Career figures show Alzarri Joseph, West Indies fast bowler, has 124 wickets in 40 Tests and 770 runs, with recent form of 13 wickets in 3 matches at 20.38.
- West Indies fast bowling stocks reduce significantly with Alzarri Joseph ruled out, leaving Jayden Seales to shoulder responsibility after Shamar Joseph was also ruled out.
- Cricket West Indies named Jediah Blades as cover for the two Tests after Jason Holder declined selection citing a planned medical procedure; Blades has three ODIs and four T20Is for the Windies.
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