New Delhi:Team India made the whole country proud by defeating Australia at Gabba on January 19.It took 32 years and two months, but the unthinkable was achieved after an injury-ravaged young Indian team defeated Australia by three wickets against all odds in the fourth Test to win the series 2-1. After this historic win, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday priased the Indian cricket team for their Test series win against Australia, saying that the team's hard work and teamwork were inspiring.
During 'Mann Ki Baat', PM said, "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."
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) thanked PM Modi for his appreciation and tweeted: "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."
Team India's memorable win had also ensured that they topple Australia in the ICC Test Team Rankings to claim the second spot. Currentlty, India is focusing on the upcoming series against England. India and England are set to lock horns in four Tests, three ODIs, and five T20Is.
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