The Indian cricket team created history after beating Australia in their own backyard to defend the Border-Gavaskar trophy. After being bundled out for 36 in the first Test of the four-match series, India made a strong comeback and etched wins in the second and fourth encounter while managed to conclude the third clash in a draw.
The visitors faced a lot of injury concerns with players like Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Shami, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja and Hanuma Vihari being ruled out during the series while R Ashwin and Jasprit Bumrah were not fully fit to play the final match.
The unavailability of the senior players saw youngsters like Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Shardul Thakur and Mohammed Siraj coming up and anchoring India to a fine series win.
PM Modi during his radio show ‘Mann Ki Baat’ lauded the team’s efforts. “This month, we got good news from the cricket pitch. After initial hiccups, the Indian team bounced back gloriously and won the series in Australia. Our team's hard work and teamwork was inspiring," PM Modi said during 'Mann Ki Baat'.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) thanked PM Modi for his words of appreciation and encouragement.
“Thank you Shri @narendramodi ji for your appreciation and words of encouragement. #TeamIndia will do everything possible to keep the tricolour flying high. @imVkohli @ajinkyarahane88 @RaviShastriOfc @RishabhPant17 @Jaspritbumrah93 @ImRo45 @JayShah @SGanguly99 @ThakurArunS,” BCCI tweeted.
The Indian team is presently sitting at the helm of the points table of the WTC and will now face England in the four-match series at home. The Test series begins on February 5 in Chennai.
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