AFP, 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 inspiration to many New Zealanders.”
The final was screened through the night in New Zealand and bleary-eyed viewers were mindful of the Black Caps’ defeats in the past two one-day World Cup deciders.
