Joshua Da Silva
A Trinidadian wicket-keeper batter whose calm demeanor and gritty technique earned him a central role in the rebuilding West Indies Test side.
Born 1998 (age 28)·Trinidadian cricketer·Birthday: June 19·Generation Z
Biography
Joshua Da Silva represents a quieter kind of hope for West Indies cricket. In an era often defined by explosive white-ball talent, Da Silva carved his path through the patient, demanding discipline of first-class cricket. A polished wicket-keeper with soft hands and a tidy batter capable of long resistance, he made his mark for Trinidad and Tobago in the regional tournament. His call-up to the West Indies Test team came not with fanfare, but as a recognition of his reliability. Da Silva made his debut against New Zealand in 2020, stepping into the storied role of West Indies keeper. He quickly established himself as a fixture in the red-ball setup, often tasked with shepherding the lower order and frustrating opposition attacks with his resolve. His first international century, a patient 100 against Pakistan in 2021, was a testament to his temperament, proving he could anchor an innings under pressure and offering a blueprint for the kind of resilience the Test team craves.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Joshua was born in 1998, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Joshua Was Born
The biggest hits of 1998
#1 Movie
Saving Private Ryan
Best Picture
Shakespeare in Love
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Joshua's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1998Born
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2003Started school
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2011Became a teenager
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Could drive
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2016Could vote
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2019Turned 21
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 28 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Scored his maiden Test century for the West Indies, a patient 100 against Pakistan in Kingston in 2021.
- Made his international debut for the West Indies in a Test match against New Zealand in December 2020.
- Established himself as the first-choice wicket-keeper in the West Indies Test team within his first two years of selection.
Did You Know?
He captained the West Indies Under-19 team at the 2018 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
Da Silva holds a degree in Economics from the University of the West Indies.
Before his international debut, he impressed in the 2019-20 regional first-class season, averaging over 40 with the bat.
“I just want to keep my head down, work hard, and score runs for the West Indies.”
