Virat Kohli's Indian Team Scripts History, Wins First Ever Test Series In Australia 2-1
Rains played spoilsport and caused a wash out of the fifth and final day of the fourth Test match in Sydney. Hardly any play was possible on day 5 which Australia had to bat out to salvage a draw but a wet ground resulted in the match being abandoned. India was already leading the series 2-1. Cheteshwar Pujara who scored 521 runs in the series was declared the Man of the Match.
After rains played spoilsport and caused a wash out of the fifth and final day of the fourth Test match in Sydney, the Indian team has created history, winning their first test series in Australia.
Hardly any play was possible on day 5, which Australia had to bat out to salvage a draw.
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But a wet ground resulted in the match being abandoned. India was already leading the series 2-1.
Following on in the second innings after being bowled out for 300 in their first innings Australia were 6, without losing any wickets when bad lights stopped the play on day four.
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India in their first innings had declared at 622/7.
India's Cheteshwar Pujara who scored 521 runs in the series was declared the Man of the Match and the Man of the Series.
"For me, it's all about preparation and I was very well prepared. This is the best Indian side I have been part of. And I would also like to congratulate all our bowlers. We've had four bowlers, and it's not easy taking 20 wickets, so credit goes to all our fast bowlers and spinners..remarkable," Pujara said.
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Calling it the biggest achievement in his career, Captain Kohli said "I've never been more proud of being part of a team, than this one right here. The culture we've built, our transition began right here, where I took over as captain, and I can't believe that after four years we've won here. Just one word to say, 'proud', to lead this team and it's an honour and privilege. The boys make the captain look good."
