New Delhi: Indian cricket team Team 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. Team India's head coach Ravi Shastri on Sunday said the encouraging words by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will further strengthen the team.

Shastri took to Twitter and wrote, "Thank you, Sir. Your kind words will further strengthen #TeamIndia and the country's resolve to perform under pressure and in trying circumstances. Jai Hind."

Earlier, After this historic win,  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised 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."

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly also took to Twitter to thank PM Modi, saying: "Sincere thanks and gratitude to Honourable Prime minister for recognising the performance of the Indian cricket team in Australia."

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