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Shamar Joseph May Be Saviour In Purest Form Of Cricket, Says Steve Waugh

Legendary Steve Waugh heaped rich praise on young sensation Shamar Joseph who bowled the West Indies to their first Test win in Australia in 27 years, calling him a ‘saviour in the purest form of the game'. The 24-year-old Joseph, who made his debut in the first Test of the two-match series, ran through Australia with a spell of 11.5-0-68-7 to power Windies to a thrilling eight-run win at the Gabba, Brisbane, a traditional fortress of the hosts. The effort was even more special because Joseph, who not long ago worked as a security guard, braved a toe injury to deliver a win for the ages for his team.

Watch: Adam Gilchrist Hugs Teary-Eyed Brian Lara After West Indies' Historic Win vs Australia

Legendary batter Brian Lara burst into tears after West Indies ended a 27-year wait for a Test match win in Australia. On Sunday, West Indies defeated Australia by eight wickets in the second and final Test at the Gabba in Brisbane to level the series. Shamar Joseph, who made his debut in the first Test in Perth earlier this month, took seven wickets as West Indies successfully defended a target of 216 to win the Pink-Ball Test. The visitors thus recorded their first win in Australia since they last tasted victory in Perth in 1997.

Who Is Shamar Joseph? The Man Who Used To Work As Security Guard, Dismantled Australia

Things were not looking good for West Indies pacer Shamar Joseph as he was forced to retire hurt after copping a blow on his toe, following a vicious yorker from Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc. As a result, West Indies were bowled out for 193 on Day 3 of the 2nd Test in Brisbane. However, with Australia needing just 216 runs to sweep the two-match series, Shamar, who made his debut in the series opener, was taken for scans and thankfully, there was no fracture detected.

Watch: Wild Celebrations In Gabba After West Indies' Historic Test Win Over Australia

Injured pace bowler Shamar Joseph produced a stunning spell as the West Indies pulled off a remarkable eight-run win over Australia in the second Test at the Gabba in Brisbane on Sunday. Joseph, who needed scans after retiring hurt on Saturday night when he was hit on the toe by a Mitchell Starc yorker, took 7-68 on Sunday as the West Indies bowled Australia out for 207, giving the West Indies their first win in Australia since 1997. Australia began the fourth day's play at 60-2, chasing 216 for victory and with Steve Smith and Cameron Green at the crease, they were overwhelming favourites.

Australia vs West Indies 2nd Test Day 4 Live Score Updates

AUS vs WI 2nd Test Day 4, Live Updates: Australia will resume the Day 4 of the ongoing second Test against West Indies at 60/2 in Brisbane. Currently, Steve Smith (33*) and Cameron Green (9*) are standing unbeaten at the crease as Australia need 156 runs more to win. Earlier on Day 3, Alzarri Joseph and Justin Greaves struck for the visitors in the final session with Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschange falling cheaply. The West Indies set Australia 216 to win the second Test in Brisbane on Saturday after their innings closed on 193 when No.11 Shamer Joseph had to retire hurt. (Live Scorecard)

Did Ex-Pakistan Coach Take A 'Lifeless Pitches' Dig At PCB? Internet Thinks So

Former Pakistan cricket team coach Micky Arthur took to social media to express his thoughts about the pitches being used in the ongoing India vs England as well as the Australia vs West Indies series. Arthur praised the surfaces being used and commented that Test cricket can be 'exciting' if the pitches 'slightly favours the bowlers'. “Test cricket gets so exciting to watch when you have pitches which slightly favours the bowlers instead of just flat lifeless ones!,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

2nd Test, Day 3: Steve Smith Guides Australia To Healthy Position At Stumps vs West Indies

Steve Smith guided Australia to a healthy position as they reached 60-2 at stumps on the third day of the second Test against the West Indies in Brisbane on Saturday. Australia need another 156 runs for victory to take a clean sweep of the two-Test series with eight wickets in hand. At stumps, Smith was on 33 with a struggling Cameron Green alongside him on 9. Australia's hopes of taking the win, however, may be hampered by predicted heavy rain for the next two days.

Australia vs West Indies 2nd Test Day 3 Highlights: Steve Smith Solid As Australia Reach 60/2 In 216-Run Chase

Australia vs West Indies 2nd Test Day 3 Live Score Updates: Steve Smith was unbeaten on 33 as Australia reached 60/2 in pursuit of 216 in the second and final Test against West Indies in Brisbane. Alzarri Joseph and Justin Greaves struck for the visitors in the final session with Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschange falling cheaply. The West Indies set Australia 216 to win the second Test in Brisbane on Saturday after their innings closed on 193 when No.11 Shamer Joseph had to retire hurt. Kirk McKenzie top scored for the West Indies with 41, while Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood both grabbed three wickets. (Scorecard)

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Shamar Joseph May Be Saviour In Purest Form Of Cricket, Says Steve Waugh

Watch: Adam Gilchrist Hugs Teary-Eyed Brian Lara After West Indies' Historic Win vs Australia

Who Is Shamar Joseph? The Man Who Used To Work As Security Guard, Dismantled Australia

Watch: Wild Celebrations In Gabba After West Indies' Historic Test Win Over Australia

Australia vs West Indies 2nd Test Day 4 Live Score Updates

Did Ex-Pakistan Coach Take A 'Lifeless Pitches' Dig At PCB? Internet Thinks So

2nd Test, Day 3: Steve Smith Guides Australia To Healthy Position At Stumps vs West Indies

Australia vs West Indies 2nd Test Day 3 Highlights: Steve Smith Solid As Australia Reach 60/2 In 216-Run Chase