WATCH, WI vs ENG | Alzarri Joseph makes fiery exit and walks off after on-field confrontation with Shai Hope

Tensions surfaced shortly after between Joseph and Hope over field placements. Joseph was visibly frustrated when Hope set two slips for the incoming batter, Jordan Cox. Unhappy with the positioning, Joseph paused at the end of his follow-through, murmuring under his breath and gesturing in frustration. Just two balls later, he produced a short of a length delivery which Cox edged to Hope behind the stumps. However, despite taking a key wicket, Joseph showed no signs of celebration, his irritation still apparent. As Cox walked off, the substitute fielders entered briefly for a drinks break with one offering to wipe the sweat from Joseph’s face with a towel. However, Joseph was visibly angry as he snatched the towel away and continued his heated exchange with Hope, showing no signs of calming down.

The situation intensified after the over. Joseph walked off the field abruptly after bowling a wicket maiden over with Darren Sammy gesturing from the boundary line, signalling instructions to the remaining players. Joseph was seen agitated as he headed straight to the dressing room. Moments later, he returned to the field, this time with his cap on, and resumed his position among his teammates.

What just happened??