Kemar Roach Encourages Shamar Joseph to Focus on Building His Legacy Amidst Franchise Cricket Distractions

The rise of Alzarri Joseph has been meteoric. In his debut Test, he took 5 wickets and showed a lot of promise with the bat. Despite his first-class inexperience, he has become a global sensation and is already being hailed as part of West Indies’ future. Kemar Roach, the senior figure in West Indies’ bowling attack, advised Joseph to build his own legacy and stay focused despite the distractions. Roach also spoke about mentoring Joseph and emphasized the importance of red-ball cricket. He emphasized the importance of Test cricket and stated that it still remains the top priority for many West Indian cricketers.