Former Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy may have retired from Test cricket, but the veteran has delivered a sharp reality check to West Indies pacer Shamar Joseph ahead of Australia’s first Test against the West Indies, starting on 25 June in Barbados. After Joseph issued a warning to Australian opener Sam Konstas, Healy responded bluntly: “You are not Curtly Ambrose champ.”
Australia are set to feature some fresh faces in the absence of senior players Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. Konstasand Josh Inglis have been called up, with Konstas—who made an impressive debut against India—ready to open and push his case for the upcoming Ashes squad. Joseph, who impressed during his outing at the Gabba in 2024, reignited tensions by warning Konstas, “just look out, that’s all.”
“You’ve Delivered Crap All Year” – Healy on Joseph Shamar
Reacting strongly, Healy told SENQ Breakfast co-host Corey Parker, “He’s (Joseph) picked on the 19-year-old again.” He continued, “He’s had a terrible year since he went through us at the Gabba. He had this toe that had blown up and didn’tthink he could play, he got out of his injury bed after someone said just come down and try it, and then he realised ‘oh you can play with pain.’ Shamar has come out today and said (to Konstas) ‘just look out and watch what is coming’. OK Shamar, well you’ve delivered crap all year. So he better improve, that’s what I’m saying in the dressing room. He’s got real trouble. You’re not Curtly Ambrose champ.”
Meanwhile, Healy also expressed support for Marnus Labuschagne despite the batter’s recent struggles. “They’restill, you know, recognizing his value, and they (the selectors) expect him to work his way through it… Now he can breathe. Now get your technique right and get playing.”
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