New Zealand’s captain Kane Williamson (C) holds the winner’s Mace as New Zealand players celebrate victory in the ICC World Test Championship Final against India in Southampton, England
WELLINGTON – New Zealand cricket fans on Thursday hailed a “David and Goliath” win over India in the inaugural World Test Championship, praising Kane Williamson’s men for erasing the heartache of recent big-match failures.
The Black Caps were also lauded for the manner in which they claimed victory, with pundits saying their sporting spirit shone through during a deserved victory in Southampton.
“This was a masterful performance from a team at the top of their game and on top of the world,” Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said.
“Kane Williamson and the team leadership have built a brilliant and humble squad who have become an…
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