Pakistan, July 31 -- A disagreement has emerged between West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph and head coach Darren Sammy after conflicting statements over Joseph's absence from the ongoing Test series against Pakistan.

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According to West Indies media, Joseph rejected comments made by Sammy suggesting that the pacer had declined to play despite being selected for the Pakistan series. Joseph described the coach's remarks as controversial and taken out of context.

Earlier, Darren Sammy had stated that Joseph refused to participate in the Test series after being included in the squad. However, the fast bowler said his decision was based solely on medical advice and workload manage...