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Cricket West Indies: Shamar Joseph's brilliant performance in West Indies' first Test win against Australia in three decades has earned him an upgrade in his annual retainer contract with the Cricket West Indies.

Shamar Joseph's inspirational 7-68, which helped West Indies to a stunning 8-run victory against Australia in the Day/Night second Test at Brisbane, had a Franchise contract which has now been upgraded to an International Retainer Contract.

"Cricket West Indies (CWI) proudly announces the upgrade of Shamar Joseph from his current Franchise contract to a CWI International retainer contract. This decision comes in recognition of Joseph's outstanding performance and invaluable contribution to the recent historic victory against Australia on their home soil in Brisbane, marking Australia's first defeat to the West Indies since 1997," Cricket West Indies informed in a statement on Thursday.