WI Pace Sensation Shamar Joseph Roped In By LSG As Mark Wood’s Replacement | Cricket News

West Indies tempo sensation Shamar Joseph, who single-handedly gained a Test towards Australia final month, was on Saturday roped in by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for the upcoming IPL season as alternative for England’s Mark Wood. The 24-year-old Joseph destroyed the star-studded Australian batting line-up of their second innings with wonderful figures of seven for 68 to assist West Indies notch up a well-known win at Gabba, Brisbane, final month to emerge as some of the sought-after quick bowlers on the earth.

He will be part of LSG for RS 3 crore and this shall be Joseph’s first stint within the IPL.

“Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) named Shamar Joseph as replacement for pacer Mark Wood for the upcoming edition of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024,” the IPL stated in an announcement.

“Joseph will join LSG for INR 3 Crore. The speedster was recently at the forefront during West Indies’ Test win at the Gabba. He picked 7 wickets in the 2nd innings to script a historic win in Australia for West Indies.” The growth may imply that Wood is not going to be obtainable for the IPL 2024, although the reason being not identified. He is at the moment with the England workforce which is touring India for a five-match Test collection.