Brian Lara Bursts Into Tears After West Indies' Historic Win

Legendary batter Brian Lara burst into tears after West Indies ended a 27-year wait for a Test match win in Australia.

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West Indies beat Australia by 8 wkts in the 2nd and final Test at the Gabba in Brisbane to level the series.

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Shamar Joseph, who made his debut in the first Test in Perth earlier this month, took seven wickets

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The visitors thus recorded their first win in Australia since they last tasted victory in Perth in 1997.

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Former AUS wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist hugged an emotional Lara as he congratulated him on the win inside the commentary box.

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Australia are still on top of the WTC standings despite the loss

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Australia had won the 1st Test vs West Indies in the 2-match series

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Brian Lara Bursts Into Tears After West Indies' Historic Win

Legendary batter Brian Lara burst into tears after West Indies ended a 27-year wait for a Test match win in Australia.

Emotional Moment

West Indies beat Australia by 8 wkts in the 2nd and final Test at the Gabba in Brisbane to level the series.

Gabba Test

Shamar Joseph, who made his debut in the first Test in Perth earlier this month, took seven wickets

Shamar's Day

The visitors thus recorded their first win in Australia since they last tasted victory in Perth in 1997.

Historic Win

Former AUS wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist hugged an emotional Lara as he congratulated him on the win inside the commentary box.

Gilchrist-Lara

Australia are still on top of the WTC standings despite the loss

WTC Standings

Australia had won the 1st Test vs West Indies in the 2-match series

1st Test