Shamar Joseph Biography

Shamar Joseph is a famous Guyanese Cricketer, who was born on Aug 31, 1999 in Baracara, Guyana. Find Shamar Joseph age, wife, net worth, height, weight, education, career, family, images, biography & more updates. Get information about Shamar Joseph’s all key achievements or accomplishments, including professional and personal life detail.

Personal Profile About Shamar Joseph

Shamar Joseph is a Guyanese international cricketer. He plays for the West Indies as a right-arm fast bowler. He is known for his express pace and dramatic debut performances. He debuted internationally in January 2024 against Australia. He has since played Tests, ODIs, and T20Is along with leagues like CPL for Guyana Amazon Warriors and IPL for Lucknow Super Giants.

The Shamar Joseph biography shows that he lived without internet access until 2018. He trained using melted bottles, lemons, and limes as makeshift balls. He later moved to New Amsterdam to find better opportunities and pursued cricket full-time with family support.

Shamar Joseph PSL

Shamar Joseph PSL involvement includes both earlier participation and recent controversy. He played in PSL 9 (2024) as a partial replacement for Gus Atkinson with Peshawar Zalmi. In PSL 11 (2026), Islamabad United bought him for PKR 1.10 crore (around $40,000 USD) during the February 11 auction.

The franchise removed him quietly within a day, deleted social media posts, and updated their squad lists without him. The decision followed public backlash related to multiple 2025 off-field allegations. No official statement was made by the franchise or by Joseph.

Shamar Joseph Fastest Ball

Shamar Joseph fastest ball is recorded at about 151.3 km/h, which is roughly 94 mph. He regularly bowls above 140 to 145 km/h and has recorded speeds around 146.1 km/h in match highlights. Reports also noted deliveries exceeding 150 kph during his IPL debut in 2024.

During his famous Gabba spell in 2024, he maintained speeds above 145 km/h. It was when he even while carried a toe injury. He is known for raw pace and aggressive short-pitched deliveries.

Shamar Joseph Height

Shamar Joseph height is 5 feet 8 inches, or about 172 cm. He is shorter than many modern fast bowlers. Despite this, he generates a high pace through technique and physical strength. With his bowling action and momentum, he maintains speed and effectiveness.

Shamar Joseph Wife

Shamar Joseph wife is Trishana Joseph. She supported him during his difficult years when he was working long shifts as a security guard and considering a full-time cricket career. Shamar has often credited his family for encouraging him to pursue his dream. The couple have two sons, Amari and Amali.

Shamar Joseph Age

Shamar Joseph age is 26 Years old. He was born on 31 August 1999, in Baracara, Guyana. As a child, he played cricket using tape balls, fruits, and even balls made from melted plastic bottles. Since his village had limited facilities, he developed much of his game through informal cricket. He became the first Test cricketer from Baracara.

Shamar Joseph Religion

Shamar Joseph religion is Christianity. His family belongs to the Seventh-day Adventist Church. His mother was initially hesitant about allowing him to leave home to pursue cricket because of the family's religious beliefs and lifestyle. Despite his success Joseph remains closely connected to his village and family.