Keypoints:
- India defeated Australia by 3 wickets in the fourth Test on Tuesday to clinch the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21.
- India ended Australia’s unbeaten streak of 31 games at The Gabba to win the series-decider.
- Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill and Cheteshwar Pujara helped record the highest successful run-chase at the Gabba.
India defeated Australia by three wickets in the final fourth test in Brisbane on Tuesday to win the four-match series 2-1 and retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Tuesday announced a reward of INR 5 crore as team bonus for Team India after their emphatic 2-1 series win over Australia in Brisbane.
“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..,” Ganguly Tweeted.
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
Meanwhile, BCCI Jay Shah secretary also congratulated Team India and shared the news regarding the team bonus.
The @BCCI has announced INR 5 Crore as team bonus. These are special moments for India Cricket. An outstanding display of character and skill #TeamIndia #AUSvIND #Gabba
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) January 19, 2021
He also congratulated the players resilience and grit on the tour adding that they have inspired the entire nation with the performance Down Under.
#TeamIndia has redefined words like resilience, grit and determination this #BorderGavaskarTrophy. You have inspired the entire nation. Well done, @ajinkyarahane88 @RaviShastriOfc & the boys. Special mention to Siraj @RishabhPant17 @RealShubmanGill #Gabba #AUSvIND
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) January 19, 2021
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated team India for their historic win.
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
Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant starred with a swashbuckling 89 not out as the injury-depleted visitors overhauled the 328-run target with three overs to go, winning by three wickets.
The last time a visiting team came out triumphant from the Brisbane Cricket Ground was back in November 1988 when the mighty West Indian outfit under the leadership of Viv Richards thrashed Allan Border’s team by 9 wickets. What makes the feat even more commendable is how the Indians fought multiple injuries and mental fatigue – due to the bio-bubble restrictions — to register a historic win.
