West Indies’ dramatic triumph in opposition to Australia at The Gabba on Sunday turned the cricket world the wrong way up, with rookie pacer Shamar Joseph operating riot with the ball, bagging a 7-for within the second innings. Seeing West Indies safe their first Test win in Australia in over 2 many years, not simply the workforce’s gamers, their followers but additionally some legends of the sport went emotional. A crying Brian Lara was hugged by former Australia wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist whereas the legendary Carl Hooper was noticed crying inconsolably together with his face in the direction of a wall after the top of the match.

Hooper, who performed 102 Tests and 227 ODIs for the Windies, was utterly out of phrases, together with his tears explaining the feelings he was going via at that second. Here’s the video:

What it means to Carl Hooper! @abcsport #AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/5TlnhWezRS

— Ben Cameron (@BenCameron23) January 28, 2024

West Indies skipper Kraigg Brathwaite could not cease hailing Joseph following the workforce’s triumph on the Gabba, calling the pacer a “superstar”.

“He’s a superstar. I know he’ll do great things for the West Indies in the future. Just his belief is incredible, he told me that he won’t stop bowling till we win it. Very proud of the guys, they showed a lot of fire and heart, especially after the first Test. Very nice to see how they put in a fight, especially the batters. We can only learn from this win. I believe the more the better, that’s how we learn. I would love more Test cricket for sure,” Brathwaite stated.

Joseph wasn’t even anticipated to bowl for West Indies on Sunday due to a toe harm however he battled ache to steer his workforce house with a superb 7 for 68. 

“Having a bruised toe to bowl with, but I just go through the phase and pain, knowing that I need to do this for my team and you know for everyone in my country and the Caribbean. Came down to the crowd, to keep pushing us and actually believing us that we can bring the series to 1-1, thank you guys so much,” he stated after being named the participant of the match.