West Indies created history as they defeated Australia in the second and final Test of the two-match series by 8 runs. This match was played in Gabba, Brisbane and the West Indies registered their first Test win over Australia in Australia in 27 years and first after 20 consecutive Test losses.
Shamar Joseph shined with 7/68 in the second innings as West Indies successfully defended 216 runs in the second innings, bowling Australia out for 207 runs. Joseph, who had made his Test debut in the first Test in Adelaide, picked 8 wickets in this match to win the Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards.
However, former Australia captain Tim Paine lashed out at former Australia greats for praising the West Indies for their historic win at the Gabba.
Paine said former Australia cricketers praising West Indies made him uncomfortable. Several former stars like Ricky Ponting and Adam Gilchrist hailed West Indies’ win, with Ponting saying, ” What a moment in the history of the game.”
Paine said former Australia cricketers praising West Indies made him uncomfortable.
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“I get it from a fan’s point of view, it annoys me when I hear past players commentating and almost barracking. I find that hard to listen to. It was awesome for the West Indies. It was not great for Australia. It wasn’t a great performance. I just don’t like it. It makes me uncomfortable. Why are you barracking against your team? That you played in?,” said Paine on SEN Tassie.
On the other hand, legendary Australia wicketkeeper Ian Healy targetted captain Pat Cummins and said that he was a bit too glowing of the West Indies post their win in Brisbane.
“You know, I wasn’t that happy with Pat Cummins and how he dealt with. He’s a bit too glowing of the West Indies. I like that bit, but I don’t think he’s paying enough attention to his side’s underachievement. Do you reckon they played brilliantly? We only had to chase 216, which means they didn’t play brilliantly until the last day. Australia let them into that match big time,” said Healy.
Following their two-match Test series, the two sides will lock horns in a three-game ODI series, starting February 2.
