Windies Captain Brathwaite fires back at Hogg’s ‘pathetic’ remark
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- This triumph marked their first Test win on Australian soil in nearly three decades.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brathwaite expressed his pride in the team's remarkable turnaround and credited their motivation to Hogg's disparaging remarks.
- In an unusual show of defiance, he stated, "I’m extremely proud.
- I must say we had two words that inspired us in this Test match.
- Rodney Hogg said that we were pathetic and hopeless, so that was our inspiration.
- Following this defeat, Hogg, a 72-year-old former cricketer who faced West Indies in the late 1970s and mid-1980s and claimed 22 wickets in 10 Tests, did not mince words, stating, "Let’s not beat around the bush: They were hopeless.
West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite revealed that his team's scintillating victory in the pink-ball second Test at the Gabba was fueled by harsh criticism from former Australian fast bowler Rodney Hogg.
After suffering a demoralizing 10-wicket defeat within three days in the first Test in Adelaide, Hogg delivered a scathing assessment of the West Indies team, branding them as "hopeless and pathetic." He even predicted another heavy loss for the Caribbean side within three days in the second Test.
In an unexpected twist of events, West Indies defied all odds by securing an eight-run victory over Australia just after lunch on the penultimate day. This triumph marked their first Test win on Australian soil in nearly three decades.
Brathwaite expressed his pride in the team's remarkable turnaround and credited their motivation to Hogg's disparaging remarks. In an unusual show of defiance, he stated, "I’m extremely proud. I must say we had two words that inspired us in this Test match. Mr. Rodney Hogg said that we were pathetic and hopeless, so that was our inspiration. We wanted to show the world we’re not pathetic, and I must ask him, 'Are these muscles big enough for him?'" Brathwaite added humorously while flexing his biceps.
They were hopeless
In the Adelaide Test, West Indies had introduced three debutants and failed to offer a significant challenge, managing scores of 188 and 120 as the match concluded before lunch on the third day. Following this defeat, Hogg, a 72-year-old former cricketer who faced West Indies in the late 1970s and mid-1980s and claimed 22 wickets in 10 Tests, did not mince words, stating, "Let’s not beat around the bush: They were hopeless. We should have two divisions now. We can’t have these weak sides coming out here. Mitchell Starc with a brand-new pink ball, he’s going to run straight through them . So I wouldn’t think the game would go any further than three days. They’re pathetic."
He went on to reminisce about the formidable West Indies teams of the past, highlighting their physical prowess. However, he contrasted it with the present team, saying, "These days, the West Indies, they’d be running past in overcoats."
West Indies' remarkable victory in the second Test was propelled by the outstanding performance of Shamar Joseph, a 24-year-old fast bowler who overcame a toe injury to claim seven wickets for 68 runs, bowling Australia out for 207.
Brathwaite praised Joseph's star-quality and unwavering belief, stating, "Obviously, he’s a superstar, and I know he will do great things for West Indies in the future. And just his belief! He told me today he’s not putting down until is finished, and that’s an example for this team to follow."
