Alzarri Joseph: West Indies fast bowler banned for two matches after on-field argument

Joseph was involved in an argument with Sri Lanka's Niroshan Dickwella during the first Test in Galle

The fast bowler has been found guilty of a Level 1 offence by the ICC

West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has been banned for two matches after being found guilty of a Level 1 offence by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The incident occurred during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, when Joseph was involved in an argument with Sri Lanka's Niroshan Dickwella. The ICC found that Joseph had breached Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates to "using language, gestures or actions that are obscene, offensive or insulting during an International Match". As a result of the ban, Joseph will miss the second and third Tests of the series against Sri Lanka. This is not the first time that Joseph has been in trouble with the ICC. In 2018, he was fined 50% of his match fee for a Level 1 offence during a Test match against Bangladesh. Joseph is one of the most promising fast bowlers in the West Indies, and his absence will be a blow to the team's chances of winning the series against Sri Lanka.