'No Longer The Gabbatoir, This Is History', Reactions On India's Historic Test Series Win
BY SACNILK
Not many have given India, not even an edge to win a Test match at Brisbane which has been (not anymore) Australia's fortress for 32 years. Cricket experts were not wrong (before Gabba breached) by predicting the result though as it was an inexperienced Indian team that was left to fight with injuries, abuses, and without their best batsman and bowlers. On the other hand, Australia played their full-strength squad. ##
And now, after grueling 5 days of TEST cricket, the YOUNG INDIA led by Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar, T Natarajan, Shardul Thakur, and Mohammed Siraj have not only breached Australia's fortress but also give India memorable back to back series win down under. Surely, it was a sight to behold when Rishabh Pant sealed the greatest overseas win for India with a boundary off Josh Hazlewood. ##
We are all overjoyed at the success of the Indian Cricket Team in Australia. Their remarkable energy and passion was visible throughout. So was their stellar intent, remarkable grit and determination. Congratulations to the team! Best wishes for your future endeavours.— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 19, 2021 ##
EVERY SESSION WE DISCOVERED A NEW HERO.Every time we got hit, we stayed put & stood taller. We pushed boundaries of belief to play fearless but not careless cricket. Injuries & uncertainties were countered with poise & confidence. One of the greatest series wins!Congrats India. pic.twitter.com/ZtCChUURLV— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 19, 2021 ##
Just a remarkable win...To go to Australia and win a test series in this way ..will be remembered in the history of indian cricket forever ..Bcci announces a 5 cr bonus for the team ..The value of this win is beyond any number ..well done to every member of the touring party..— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) January 19, 2021 ##
WHAT A WIN!!! Yessssss. To everyone who doubted us after Adelaide, stand up and take notice. Exemplary performance but the grit and determination was the standout for us the whole way. Well done to all the boys and the management. Enjoy this historic feat lads. Cheers 👏🏼🇮🇳 @BCCI pic.twitter.com/CgWElgOOO1— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 19, 2021 ##
You don't just play & love test cricket for nothing. Brilliant game. Congratulations India on the win, & Australia for a great series! #Testcricket #AUSvIND— Sir Vivian Richards (@ivivianrichards) January 19, 2021 ##
Incredible Test & series win for India have not seen a bold, brave & boisterous Asian team on a tougher tour of Australia. No adversity could stop them, frontline players injured, & won after a remarkable turn around from the depths of 36 all out, inspiring for others.kudos India— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) January 19, 2021 ##
What a Test match! The depth of Indian Cricket is scary. @RishabhPant17 , sweet number 17. Well played young man. #testcricket at its very best— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) January 19, 2021 ##
This is why test cricket is the best challenge for a cricketer.. well done @BCCI .. what a game. Brilliant series to watch. Cricket was a winner today 👍— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) January 19, 2021 ##
India had many players injured, but what has been injured more has been the Australian arrogance & pride.The test series has been like a movie with every member of Indian Team being a hero & some of them Superheroes.Spiderman Spiderman tune churaya dil ka chain @RishabhPant17 pic.twitter.com/5psVFjp5Ww— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 19, 2021 ##
Unbelievable test series win by @BCCI ! Every test match was exciting to watch! #IndiavsAustralia— Harry Kane (@HKane) January 19, 2021 ##
Congrats to the Indian cricket team @BCCI That’s one of the best series wins I can ever remember on Aust soil & to do it after being bowled out for 36, plus a depleted squad-shows tremendous character, resilience, courage & belief. Just fantastic @RaviShastriOfc @ajinkyarahane88— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) January 19, 2021 ##
Remarkable. Injuries galore, absent players, & beating Australia at their fortress at the Gabba. This has been the most remarkable test series victory I’ve watched in my experience. India’s depth of talent, heart and character must forever lift an entire nation. Congratulations.— Ian bishop (@irbishi) January 19, 2021 ##
Class of 2016 Under 19. Rishabh Pant and Washington Sundar. Class of 2018 Under 19. Shubman Gill.— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 19, 2021 ##
No longer the Gabbatoir. This is history.— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 19, 2021 ##
https://t.co/14uoKzPQdj.innings! Rishabh pant and India have conquered the fortress,been a brilliant series but got to say post that 36 all out debacle,not having Kohli & battling with all the injuries including Bumrah,Ashwin etc,India have achieved the unthinkable. #AUSvsIND— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) January 19, 2021 ##
Fortress breached.!!! What a win down under.. Tiranga ucha rahe humara..!!!well done boys for the grit, determination, attitude..heads held high.. @BCCI #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/6mS2DfxsQh— Harleen Kaur Deol (@imharleenDeol) January 19, 2021 ##
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