West Indies pacer Shamar Joseph is still soaking in the moment of his glory. The right-arm speedster was the architect of West Indies' first Test win on Australian soil in 27 years as the Men from the Caribbean islands beat the Kangaroos by 8 runs in a thrilling fixture at the Gabba in Brisbane. Asa result of the touring party's win, they managed to level the series against Australia 1-1. Joseph, who registered a seven-wicket haul in the second innings, including the last Australian wicket to fall which sealed West Indies' famous victory.
The 24-year-old pacer who put his native place of Baracara on the world map with his famous now part of cricketing folklore seven-wicket haul received a hero's welcome when he landed at the Guyana airport. It is being reported that Joseph's arrival was live streamed by the Facebook page of Cheddi Jagan International Airport in Timehri, a city 41 kimometres away from Guyana's capital Georgetown.
Take a look at the post shared by the Airport on Its Official Facebook page:
"Guyana Cricket Board welcomes our National Hero Shamar Joseph," a banner at the airport read as can be seen in one of the pictures shared by them on their official Facebook page.
Brian Lara In Tears After West Indies' Historic Triumph Over Australia Down Under
West Indies legend Brian Lara, who was in the commentary box when the team managed to get the better of their opponents, was in tears after seeing their team register a historic victory.
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"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," Lara said, visibly emotional trying to soak in what had just happened in front of his eyes.