4/3/24, 3:32 PM Aus vs WI - 2nd Test - A fairytale day in the life of Shamar Joseph | ESPNcricinfo

Brathwaite and Shamar sit together at the press conference. Stood towards the back is Lara, beaming with pride and filming
it on his phone. "It was amazing to do it in front of Ian Bishop, Carl Hooper and Brian Lara," Shamar says. "It's amazing. I can't
explain it. Having people who believe in you, that gives me a lot of confidence."

Questions turn to Joseph's future and the lure of T20 cricket. He already has a deal in the ILT20. The phone will now be
ringing hot.

Shamar Joseph takes a bow after being names the Player of the Match • Getty Images

"I will always be here to play Test cricket for the West Indies," Shamar says. "I am not afraid to say this live. 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."

Lara applauds him.

It is mentioned to Brathwaite that he is not one to show much emotion, although he had been pointed in his criticism of
comments made by former Australia quick Rodney Hogg. "When you have a guy disrespecting West Indies, and us players
that are playing, it is hurtful," he says.

"It means everything to do it in front of the legends like Brian Lara and to win in Australia, a place we haven't won in [in] a
number of years. And to do it with this young group with seven uncapped players is nothing but amazingly special.

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