260. Shamar Joseph is a Superhero and What Does the Test Match win Mean for WI?

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 260 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. In this episode, we discuss how Kraigg Brathwaite-led West Indies side defeated Pat Cummins’ Australia by 8 runs in the second Test at the Gabba in Brisbane, on January 28 to record their first Test win on Australian soil after 27 years. Shamar Joseph was the hero of this win with his 7-wicket haul in the second innings. In this episode, we deliberate and break down that test match win, what it means for West Indies and the larger discourses around the same. On the podcast today for this discussion, we have Dhruv Bhatia. The Podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify for Podcasters, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and many other platforms and spread the word. Check out @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram & Threads and @neverontheback1 on X for the latest facts, trivia, quizzes, and terminology. 🌻