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On Sunday, January 28, another moment will be scripted in the cricket history after Kraigg Brathwaite-led West Indies breached the fortress Gabba, beating Australia by eight runs in the second Test. The Windies registered their first Test win on Australian soil after nearly 27 years.
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Just when Shamar Joseph scalped the final wicket, completing his seven-wicket haul and taking the side to the other side of the line, Brian Lara, who was part of the commentary box was left in tears. The legend himself, Lara described the victory as “big day in the history of West Indies cricket.”
While Lara cheered for his side’s epic win, he was also seen embracing fellow commentator Adam Gilchrist. “Unbelievable. 27 years to beat Australia in Australia. Young inexperienced, written off! This West Indies team can stand tall today. West Indies cricket can stand tall today. Today is a big day in West Indies cricket. Congratulations, Congratulations to every single member of that West Indies team,” Brian Lara said.
Carl Hooper also breaks down in tears after West Indies historic win
Not only Brian Lara, but former West Indies Test skipper Carl Hooper also broke down in tears after seeing this epic win.
Former WIndies cricketer Ian Bishop also could not control his emotions as he took X (formerly Twitter) to hail the side for this win which came after 27-long years. “This has been one of the best test matches I’ve been privileged to witness,” Bishop wrote on X hailing it to be “most remarkable Test win”.