The Indian cricket team has certainly made history by winning the four match test series by 2-1 and more importantly by defeating the Australian team at Gabba, Brisbane, where they have been invincible for the last 33 years.
What makes this victory more special is the fact that in the last test match, India was playing without its best test cricket batsman Virat Kohli and without some other important players such as Mohammad Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin. The Indian team comprised of mostly less experienced players led by a dynamic skipper Ajinkya Rahane who guided the team in the most prolific way.
Not just the Australian team but many former Aussie cricketers were convinced of their win in the Gabba test because they haven’t lost a test match over there in the last 33 years but with their grit, courage, patience and determination, this Indian team not only broke the record but also gave a perfect reply to their critics. This Indian team proved it that the more they will be pushed towards the wall, the more powerful their bounce back will be.
The Indian youngsters didn’t miss the chance of using the opportunity whenever they got it, whether its Mohammed Siraj who ripped apart the Australian batting by taking his first five wicket haul or Shardul Thakur who not only performed well with the bowl but with the bat as well. T. Natarajan is certainly the find of the tour as in the recent past, he is the only cricketer to make debut in all the three formats. Washington Sundar also rose to the moment and not only took wickets but also made runs along with Shardul Thakur to help India post a decent total in the first innings. How we can forget to talk about Shubman Gill who fulfilled the responsibility of opening the batting in a pretty good manner and played a brilliant innings of 91 runs in the second innings and Rishabh Pant who played a beautiful innings of 89 runs and remained unbeaten till the end in the second innings.
The seniors of the team – Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara and Rohit Sharma also played important roles in the win; in simple words, every player of the Indian team ensured that he contributed well in the Indian win.
This was certainly an incredible victory and from the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cricketers and former cricketers, all have expressed their happiness on social media. Check out the tweets:
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi:
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
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
भारतीय क्रिकेट टीम को ऑस्ट्रेलिया में प्राप्त हुई ऐतिहासिक सफलता के लिए हार्दिक बधाई।
यह विजय 'टीम इंडिया' के दृढ़ संकल्प, धैर्य और अनुशासन को समर्पित है। 'संगठन में शक्ति' के विजय मंत्र का प्राकट्य है।
कामना है कि 'टीम इंडिया' भविष्य में भी ऐसे ही कीर्तिमान स्थापित करती रहे।
— Yogi Adityanath (मोदी का परिवार) (@myogiadityanath) January 19, 2021
This is how cricketers reacted:
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
Khushi ke maare pagal. This is the new India. Ghar mein ghuskar maarta hai.
From what happened in Adelaide to this, these young guys have given us a joy of a lifetime. There have been World Cup wins but this is special.
And yes,there is a reason Pant is extra special . pic.twitter.com/3CAQIkAuwq— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) 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
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
Congratulations Team india well done boys great effort ❤️❤️❤️✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻#TeamIndia
— 𝕸𝖔𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖒𝖆𝖉 𝖘𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖎 (@MdShami11) 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
Fortress Gabba:#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/cB723Nf7gV
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) January 19, 2021
Wow .. That has to go down as one of the greatest if not the greatest Test victory of all time !! Egg on my face over here in the UK .. but I love to see character & skill .. India have it in abundance .. btw @RealShubmanGill & @RishabhPant17 are future superstars ! #AUSvIND
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 19, 2021
YOH!
Well done India!
That was pretty damn amazing 🙌— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) January 19, 2021
Great..Great Job India..!! Winning the series after the dismal 36 is simply out of this world..Congrats @ajinkyarahane88 for breaking the jinx of Gabba…Super..Super team effort..Hail India..!!
— Bishan Bedi (@BishanBedi) January 19, 2021
India thoroughly deserved to win this series, against all odds they stood tall. Australia has some serious thinking to do, had the advantage of home series, fitness and the toss across the series! #AUSvIND
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) January 19, 2021
No matter what happens, we shall always play like the team called INDIA! 🇮🇳
You don't get to see such performances everyday. Take a bow champs!#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/eiBDsgt04S— DK (@DineshKarthik) January 19, 2021
HISTORY baby!!! Watta series 💥🤸🏽👏🙏🏏 #Gabbaduckbroken! Congrats #TeamIndia 👏👏 #AUSvsIND
— Danny Morrison (@SteelyDan66) January 19, 2021
Another great milestone by my brother @RishabhPant17 achieving 1000 Test Runs at Gabba, what a beautiful sight it has been watching you play today for our country, keep going!👏 #AUSvIND ❤️❤️👌✅☝️@BCCI pic.twitter.com/2OVbCKvJlH
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) January 19, 2021
Many congratulations Team India for the fabulous show of character and skill. A wonderful test series with the perfect result. Hopefully the end of discussion of 4 day tests for a while. #INDvsAUS
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) January 19, 2021
Okay then….let’s say this one more time. Rishabh Pant should be playing for India in all three formats too. He’s reminded us that let’s not lose patience with him. How blooody good has he been….!!! A game-changer. #AusvInd
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 19, 2021
Those long hugs from team mates to #RishabhPant after the win narrates the entire story
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 19, 2021
@ajinkyarahane88 led the side brilliantly, giving a lot of confidence to youngsters and Pujara exhibited his steely resolve once again. Can’t forget the young bowling unit. Fantastic team effort💪💪 #AUSvsIND
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) 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
Congratulations #TeamIndia 🇮🇳 Absolute superstars all of you 👏👏 A proud and historic moment for Indian cricket! Battered, bruised, but champions as well 🏆
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) January 19, 2021
Speechless !!! Fortress Gabba has been breached !! What a great great game of Test match cricket . I still have goosebumps . Complete team effort . Jab hausle ho Buland toh har mushkil lage aasaan ! #TeamIndia 🇮🇳 #Merabharatmahaan
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) 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 Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) January 19, 2021
WHAT A TEAM!! CHAMPIONS 🏆 Historic moment, historic day, historic series! Proud of the team, proud of the effort 👏 Take a bow, #TeamIndia 🇮🇳 @BCCI
— Shreyas Iyer (@ShreyasIyer15) January 19, 2021
Historic series win for Team India! Youngsters delivered when it mattered, with Gilll and Pant in the forefront. Hats off to Ravi Shastri and the support staff for their part in this turnaround! So so proud of this bunch, this is one for the ages👏👏👏 #AUSvsIND
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 19, 2021
Proud of you boys 🙏… This is BIG take a bow @RishabhPant17 well done indian team @BCCI Believing is achieving.. top batting @RealShubmanGill @cheteshwar1 important partnership @Sundarwashi5
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 19, 2021
Gabba “Yabba” Dabba da Ash 😃👏👏👏@ashwinravi99 https://t.co/0B8yij7m52
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) January 19, 2021
Greatest test match ever. Whole world is proud of 🇮🇳 #Unbelievable #Bravery #courage #AUSvsIND
— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) January 19, 2021
This is what a billion goosebumps feel like! Proud Indian! 🇮🇳 #INDvsAUS
— Gautam Gambhir (Modi Ka Parivar) (@GautamGambhir) January 19, 2021
The champions & the greatest chase!🙌#TeamIndia has proved it again by team efforts, great character, courage & max determination! Despite the bruises, the team made it possible for our country. That’s why we play for the country’s flag to go high every time we perfom🇮🇳#INDvAUS
— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) January 19, 2021
Test cricket’s heart is beating strongly! That was an extraordinary win @BCCI & a fantastic series to watch. Aussies not lost at The Gabba since 1988. Wow
— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) January 19, 2021
Congratulations Team India on winning the Test series against Aussies in Australia. Rishabh Pant was tremendous. Pujara, as usual, was gutsy with his knock. A series win to remember for long time. #AUSvIND @RishabhPant17 @cheteshwar1 pic.twitter.com/J1KMZ1pmTL
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) January 19, 2021
The Greatest Test series win of all time … Well done #India you have just shown the way for England to get back those Ashes back later in the year … 👍 https://t.co/eWKaKFfJ41
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 19, 2021
Here are some reactions from fans:
And thus they prove..that all one needs to win is sheer determination.
Many Congratulations #TeamIndia🇮🇳Undoubtedly..the BIGGEST TEST WIN EVER.
P.S. I am sure our gain must be somebody’s ‘paine’ (Pun intended😆)
#INDvsAUS 🏏
PC : ESPN Cric Info pic.twitter.com/MYg30QWBei— Dr. Priyanka Shukla (@PriyankaJShukla) 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
Please make Spiderman Spiderman the official song of the Indian Team.@BCCI
— Nidhi Shankar (@BoldMonk_) January 19, 2021
Tim Paine protecting the fortress GABBA…..#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/yp2vsYaIKe
— Krishna (@Atheist_Krishna) January 19, 2021
Congratulations to team India and every Indian for the historic win! A big round of applause for the squad that has proved its worth in all the odds!
