Shamar Joseph: Age, Height, Family, Wife, Career, Stats, Net Worth & More

Shamar Joseph is a West Indies professional cricketer of the Guyana team. His elevation to the West Indies from the little-known village of Baracara, Guyana, where his parents are a logger and a security guard, is inspirational. The right-hander, who is a fast bowler and bats down the order, has certainly left a classy and memorable impression on the international stage with his debut appearance in the Test debut series against Australia in 2024. His match-winning 7/68 spell secured West Indies’ first Test win in Australia in 27 years. His speed, agility and accuracy has remained as impressive internationally and domestically in 2026 while he is an integral part of the West Indies pace attack.

In this article we will discuss about Shamar Joseph: Age, Height, Family, Wife, Career, Stats, Net Worth & More

Who is Shamar Joseph?

Shamar Joseph is a West Indies professional cricketer of the Guyana team. He is very well known for his express pace, hyper aggressive bowling style and match winning performances. Joseph made an instant splash on the world stage with fellow Durbanster Steve Smith, bowling the first Test ball, before he was bowled-out in the run-up to a fine seven wicket effort versus Australia. From the beginning of his career up till now, it has been amazing to watch him become a fast bowler of this world. Nowadays, people consider him one of the most promising and exciting pacers in the cricket world in the Caribbean region, as well as an emerging star in world cricket.

Shamar Joseph Age

Shamar Joseph’s birthday is August 31st 1999. As of 2026, he is 26 years old. 

Height & Physical Appearance

He has a fit figure of 5’10” and 78 kg which is very suitable for international cricket. As for Joseph’s appearance, he has dark brown eyes and black hair, which complement his athletic figure. His body in association with his enormous speed and work capacity has propelled him to become an international cricketer for the West Indies in no time.

Family Background

Shamar Joseph was born into a large family in the remote village of Baracara, Guyana. His father, Eustace Joseph, worked as a logger and farmer, while his mother, Carlin Joseph, managed the household with limited resources. Before turning to professional cricket, Shamar himself worked as a logger and later a security guard to help support the family. Growing up with several siblings, he learned the value of hard work early, and his family’s encouragement — particularly during his transition from manual labor to full-time cricket — played a key role in his rise to international level.

Early Life and Education Qualification

Joseph’s parents gave birth to him in Baracara, Guyana, a small village surrounded by forests, which can only be reached by boat.. For someone from such an obscure place to have made it to international level is remarkable. Joseph attended Baracara Primary School but was unable to pursue further education or play in organised cricket facilities outside of the village. He worked as a logger from a young age and eventually got a job as a security guard to help provide for his family. Back then, cricket in Baracara consisted of playing locally with clubs in the area. Instead of going to a cricket academy, players participated in club cricket. Joseph began his domestic career playing for Guyana in 2023, where scouts quickly noticed his pace and brute aggression. He was then selected for the West Indies team the following year for their 2024 tour of Australia.

Shamar Joseph Professional Career Highlights

Shamar Joseph started his career with Guyana and was early in galvanizing himself as a fast bowler with a weapon. He has also played for Guyana Amazon Warriors in the franchise cricket. Joseph took the first wicket of his early Test career, that of Steve Smith, with the opening delivery of one of his first Tests in January 2024. Next, in the second Test at Gabba, he came up with the match winning 7/68 spell to lead the West Indies to a historic win over Australia. Since then, he has been part of the several clearings, and has now established his presence both in the Windies Test, ODI, and T20 squad.

Franchise Career

• Guyana Amazon Warriors (CPL) — Joined in September 2023 as an injury replacement and has remained his home franchise since, contributing to a title-winning campaign in his debut season.
• Peshawar Zalmi (PSL) — Signed ahead of the 2024 season, adding to his rapidly growing franchise portfolio after his Test heroics against Australia.
• Lucknow Super Giants (IPL) — Signed for ₹3 crore in the 2024 auction as a replacement for Mark Wood, making his IPL debut that season. Retained for 2025 at ₹75 lakh. The franchise released it in November 2025 ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, and another team did not pick it up.
• Durban’s Super Giants (SA20) — Signed in 2025, extending his franchise experience to a fourth league.

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Awards and Achievements

• ICC Men’s Player of the Month — January 2024: First West Indies cricketer ever to win this award, beating out Josh Hazlewood and Ollie Pope on the shortlist.
• Player of the Match — 2nd Test vs Australia, Gabba (January 2024): Awarded for his 7/68 spell that sealed West Indies’ first Test win in Australia in 27 years.
• Player of the Series — Australia tour, January 2024: Finished the two-Test series with 13 wickets at an average of 17.30, including two five-wicket hauls.
• Fastest rise to a Cricket West Indies central contract: Awarded a CWI central contract in February 2024, just weeks after his Test debut.
• T20 World Cup squad selection (May 2024): Selected for the West Indies’ T20 World Cup squad despite never having played a T20I at the time of selection.

Shamar Joseph Bowlinig Speed

Shamar Joseph is not only a reputed fast bowler in international cricket but is a real fast bowler too. In his career defining January 2024 stint at the Gabba, he hit speeds near 150 kph (93 mph) – including one delivery to Josh Hazlewood that reached 142.9 kph out of a broken toe. What he can do for a long duration is something which stands out from him. He is quite similar to Mitchell Starc, but not to the extreme of Shoaib Akhtar’s 160+ kph when he is at 150 kph.

Shamar Joseph Marital Status

Shamar Joseph is married to Trishana Joseph. The couple met in New Amsterdam, Guyana, while Shamar was a security guard and laborer to support his family. Trishana encouraged him to leave manual occupation to pursue cricket full-time, resulting in his call-up to West Indies. The couple have two children together; Amari and Amali, and their relationship and family life have been relatively private.

Interesting Facts about Shamar Joseph

• Shamar Joseph was a logger and a security guard prior to joining the professional cricketer’s career.
• First Test ball of dismissal for Steve Smith.
• In 2024, he remembered to pick off 7/68 at the Gabba as West Indies kicked out Australia.
• He was raised in one of the most remote villages in Guyana, Baracara.
• He has played in the IPL for Lucknow Super Giants.
• He is considered to be one of the brightest fast bowlers in cricket.

Shamar Joseph Net Worth (As of 2026)

Shamar Joseph has not publicly disclosed his net worth. Unverified estimates of his wealth online range from the low hundreds of thousands USD to $2–3 million USD. His publicly known sources of income include: Cricket West Indies awarding him a central contract (said to be $300,000–$500,000/year, 2024–2026), Lucknow Super Giants signing him to an IPL contract (₹3 crore in 2024, ₹75 lakh in 2025 before they released him ahead of the 2026 season), and franchises contracting him with Guyana Amazon Warriors (CPL), Peshawar Zalmi (PSL) and Durban-based Super Giants (SA20), match fees and endorsements.

Disclaimer: Shamar Joseph or his representatives have not confirmed the net worth figures, which are estimates based on publicly available information.

Social Media Presence

Shamar Joseph has been actively engaging with his social media accounts, providing updates on his cricket career, training sessions, match highlights, and moments spent with his family. He has rapidly become popular since he played Australia.

Instagram– @shamarjoseph —100K

Conclusion

From a remote village in Guyana, Shamar Joseph’s ascent to international cricket is truly inspiring. His speed, intensity, and memorable bowlers’ duel against Australia has helped him become one of the top fast bowlers in the West Indies batters’ line-up. Joseph’s future promises an international career and the growth of the franchise means he is likely to play a crucial role in the future of cricket in the Caribbean.

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