India vs Australia: File photograph of Sunil Gavaskar© X (previously Twitter)
“After that period of dominance from West Indies, Australia were on top for about 10-15 years, and that is why they did not face a defeat as big as this. Now Indian cricket, in the last 15 years….remember India’s win at Perth in 2007/08 series came right after that controversy between Harbhajan Singh and Andrew Symonds, which was followed by criticism from Australian media.”
“So that win in Perth, and the win this time, it shows that each time Australian media goes against India…now remember that Suryakumar Yadav catch in T20 World Cup final. There was so many things being written in the media in Australia question the legality of that catch. How can you sitting right here in Australia question if Suryakumar’s feet touched the ground? That is why our team showed that we are a side that will thrash you in this series,” he mentioned throughout an interplay with India Right now (as quoted by Fox Sports activities).
In the meantime, the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla on Tuesday lauded Crew India for the large 295-run win over Australia within the Perth Check of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
India staged a surprising comeback from a collection whitewash towards New Zealand at residence, defeating Australia by 295 runs in Perth regardless of being bowled out for a mere 150 runs of their first innings.
Talking to ANI, Rajeev Shukla mentioned that the conquer Australia in Perth was of nice significance. He added that each the Indian bowlers and batters carried out nicely within the sport.
The BCCI vice-president additionally confirmed that Rohit Sharma can be enjoying the upcoming second Check and lead the facet towards the Aussies.
“The victory in Perth is of great importance. Our bowlers and batsmen played very well…Rohit Sharma will be playing the second test as the Captain…,” Rajeev Shukla instructed ANI.
(With ANI inputs)
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