West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has revealed that fast bowler Alzarri Joseph "declined selection" for the two-match Test series against Pakistan.

"Yeah, it is a big loss," Sammy said in a media interaction. "Mr Joseph has declined selection. That's the reality of the situation. He was selected. I mean, he's now coming [back] from injury. And for reasons since, he has declined the selection.

"That is a decision that is way over my head," Sammy added. "I leave that with the directors to come up with whatever solutions where contracted players get to decline selection."

Alzarri Joseph "declined selection" for Pakistan Tests, reveals Sammy | Cricbuzz.com

Since 27 appointed as de facto king of everything WI cricket…..head coach in all formats….chief (only?) selector

Pooran promptly retires from international cricket for “personal reasons”

Motie chooses to play Global Super League rather than play for West Indies

Alzari declines selection for “personal reasons” while 27 seems to suggest a contracted player shouldn’t be able to decline selection.

Who next?