Brian Lara was in tears after West Indies beat Australia at the Gabba on Sunday. It took 27 years for West Indies to win a Test match in Australia. A young side, which was written off even before it landed on the Australian shores, did the unthinkable as West Indies stunned Australia at their fortress in Gabba, scripting an 8-run win in a thrilling fourth day. Legendary Brian Lara, who was in the commentary box at the iconic stadium in Brisbane, was unable to control his tears as he described the victory as a “big day in the history of West Indies cricket”.
Brian Lara was seen embracing fellow commentator Adam Gilchrist in the commentary box as he was filled with joy after Shamar Joseph got the last wicket of Josh Hazlewood, knocking the off-stump of the left-handed batter back.
“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 was seen saying in the video shared by commentator Mark Howard.
• West Indies won a Test match in Australia for the first time in 27 years
• Brian Lara was unable to control his emotions in the commentary box
• 24-year-old pacer Shamar Joseph took 7 as West Indies won by 8 runs