Shamar Joseph Biography, Age, Height, Religion, Wife, Career Journey

Shamar Joseph is a Guyanese cricketer who plays first-class cricket for Guyana and international cricket for the West Indies. He made his international debut for the West Indies in January 2024 against Australia at the Adelaide Oval.

“I am not afraid to say this… there will be times when T20 might come around and Test cricket will be there. But I will always be available to play for the West Indies no matter how much money comes towards me.” ¹

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Shamar Joseph Biography

Shamar Joseph was born on August 31, 1999, in Guyana and is 25 years old as of 2024. He is a Black Guyanese who follows the Christian religion. His height is 5′ 8″ inches. ²

Shamar Joseph Parents

Joseph is from Baracara, a small community in East Berbice-Corentyne, Guyana, and his father’s name is Eustace Joseph and his mother’s name is Carlin Joseph. Joseph was raised in a large family with three sisters and five brothers. He started bowling with whatever was available, like fruits and homemade balls made from melted plastic bottles, in what locals called “jungle-land cricket.” ³

Shamar Joseph Wife

Shamar is a married man and his wife is Trishana Joseph they both have two sons together Amari and Amali. ⁴

Shamar Joseph’s Career Journey

Before his cricket career, Shamar worked with his family in the logging industry, cut down trees, and transported the timber down the Canje River to New Amsterdam. After a close incident, Joseph left Baracara and moved to New Amsterdam to find work to support his family.

In New Amsterdam, Joseph first worked in construction as a laborer, then took a job as a security guard at Scotiabank and worked 12-hour shifts that left little time for cricket. With the encouragement of his wife, he eventually decided to quit his job and focus entirely on his cricket career.

In December 2023, Shamar was one of seven uncapped players selected for the West Indies Test squad for their tour of Australia during the 2023–2025 ICC World Test Championship. He made his Test debut on 17 January 2024 in the first match of a two-game series against Australia. His impressive bowling spells against the Cricket Australia XI at the Karen Rolton Oval earned him a spot in the team.

In his debut innings, Joseph batted at number 11 and scored 36 runs from 41 balls, and formed a crucial last-wicket partnership with Kemar Roach to help West Indies reach a total of 188. This was the highest score by a West Indian number 11 on debut.

Joseph made an impact when he took a wicket with his very first delivery in Test cricket by dismissing Steve Smith and then Marnus Labuschagne and ended his debut match with a five-wicket haul, becoming the tenth West Indian to achieve this on debut.

Joseph was the second bowler in Test history to take a wicket with his first ball and a five-wicket haul in his first innings. He became the first West Indies player to score over 50 runs and take a five-wicket haul on debut.

In his second Test on 28 January 2024, Joseph took eight wickets, including a remarkable second-innings spell of 7/68 in 11.5 overs, leading West Indies to a thrilling victory. This win was West Indies’ first Test victory in Australia in 27 years.

Despite injuring his toe while batting, Joseph secured the final wicket, earning praise from commentators. Joseph was named Player of the Series for his 13 wickets throughout the series and became the first West Indian to win the award in his debut series.

In February 2024, Cricket West Indies awarded Joseph an international retainer contract in recognition of his performance. He was also named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for January 2024, the first West Indian to receive this honor. In May 2024, Joseph was selected as an uncapped player for the West Indies squad for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. ⁵