Former Indian cricketer Syed Kirmani congratulated the team by saying that this has been the most spectacular win for India when all the experienced players are injured and younger players have taken their places. Another former cricketer Kirti Azad said that the young players are the future of Indian cricket. He said that the team was like herd of lions who went after the Australia team even after the racist comments. After losing the four-match Test series 2-1 against India on Tuesday, Australia coach Justin Langer said that nothing can be taken for granted and one should not ever underestimate the Indian cricket team. On Tuesday, Australia's fortress -- The Gabba -- was finally breached. It took 32 years and two months, but the unthinkable was achieved as an injury-ravaged young Indian team beat Australia by three wickets against all odds in the final Test to take the series 2-1.
Indian cricketer Mohammad Shami hailed the marvelous performance of Indian cricket team that clinched the historic glory by winning the test series against Australia at their turf. "It's a big achievement, several players got injured, there can't be a bigger happiness that we won the series by our reserved players,' he said.
Budding cricketers hailed the performance of Indian cricket team after a historic win against Australia. They mainly appreciated the young players including Rishabh Pant and Mohammed Siraj who proved themselves with their thundering performances. On Tuesday, Australia's fortress -- The Gabba -- was finally breached. It took 32 years and two months, but the unthinkable was achieved as an injury-ravaged young Indian team beat Australia by three wickets against all odds in the final Test to take the series 2-1.
Hindustan Times' Senior Associate Editor, Rasesh Mandani poses two cricket questions of your interest, every week. In this video he offers a dummies guide to understand the Sydney test draw, celebrating a special Indian cricket performance, which not everyone could appreciate. The second question is on Australian captain Tim Paine and his problems with the stump mic.
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Former Indian cricketer Madan Lal said that if R Ashwin and Jasprit Bumrah will not play due to their injuries, Brisbane Test would be a tough nut to crack for Indian Cricket Team and Australian Cricket Team will be benefitted in their absence. He said that if Bumrah plays the Brisbane Test match then it can benefit the 'Men in Blue'.
During a match at Sydney, racial slurs were hurled at Indian cricketers. India's right arm off break bowler, Ravichandran Ashwin during a press conference said that such incidents should be dealt with iron fist. Ashwin further said that crowd sitting in the lower tier of the stadium have hurled abuses and have been nasty. Ashwins said, "We've had a few experiences in the past here in Sydney and even one or two time the players have also responded. Crowd in the lower tier of the stadium have hurled abuses and they have been nasty. But this is the time they have gone one step ahead and used racial abuses. We have lodged a complaint this time. It is definitely not acceptable in this day and age and must be dealt with an iron fist."
Australia captain Tim Paine said opening batsman David Warner is a crucial member of the side as he protects the middle-order and brings in high intensity to whatever he does for the team.
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