Alzarri Joseph fires back at Daren Sammy for ‘selection declined’ comment: ‘Controversial without context’

Alzarri Joseph rebutted Daren Sammy's claim that he 'declined selection' for the Test series against Pakistan, calling the remark 'controversial without context'.

Joseph stated his absence was due to personal reasons, citing a stress fracture that sidelined him for a year, and that his body was not ready for another Test series after back-to-back ODIs.

The West Indies squad announcement cited personal reasons for Joseph's omission, but Sammy later said Joseph had declined selection, leading to public disagreement.

Joseph said he had discussed his fitness and workload with Sammy and CWI, emphasizing his need to manage his recovery to avoid setbacks.

The episode has raised questions about the relationship between Joseph and Sammy, but Joseph affirmed he remains professional and represents the West Indies.