One of Antigua and Barbuda’s leading government senators has publicly hailed top domestic fast bowler Alzarri Joseph following his selection to the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons roster for the 2026 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) season. Lamin Newton, who serves as the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) caretaker for the All Saints East and St. Luke constituency, shared his reaction in an official statement released this week, emphasizing that the bowler’s selection fills him with immense national pride.
In his remarks, Newton stressed that Joseph has long served as an exceptional ambassador for the dual-island nation across elite regional and international cricket competitions. “Time and again, Alzarri has stepped onto the world’s biggest cricket pitches carrying the flag of Antigua & Barbuda, doing so with unmatched pride, relentless passion and consistent excellence,” Newton wrote in the statement.
Beyond Joseph’s on-field achievements, Newton also highlighted the star pacer’s quiet, consistent commitment to lifting up local communities and supporting grassroots causes across the country. According to the senator, the fast bowler’s consistent willingness to show up for his fellow citizens and stand alongside local communities offers a powerful reflection of his deep patriotism and unwavering dedication to lifting up his home country.
Newton closed his statement by extending his warmest wishes to the West Indies national team pacer for a successful, injury-free 2026 CPL campaign, noting that Joseph’s career has already become a major source of inspiration for the next generation of young Antiguan and Barbudan cricketers. “Through his commitment to hard work, his relentless discipline and his unshakable love for his country, Alzarri sets an example that every young athlete in our nation can aspire to,” Newton added.
The selection of Joseph marks one of the first high-profile signings unveiled by the Falcons as the franchise builds out its competitive squad for the upcoming 2026 CPL season, with the fast bowler standing out as one of the most high-profile domestic and regional players to join the team’s roster ahead of the upcoming tournament.