Social media erupted in joy after India won the final Test against Australia at the Gabba by three wickets and the four-match series 2-1 on Tuesday.
The visitors retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the second time in a row, having registered a historic win two years ago.
Rishabh Pant’s impressive and mature knock helped India chase down 328 for the loss of seven wickets with just 18 balls to spare in the session. He hit a boundary off Josh Hazlewood when India needed 3 runs to win. Pant scored a stellar 89 off 138 balls with nine fours and a six.
With the win, India also ended Australia’s 32-year unbeaten streak at the Gabba.
Leading the congratulatory messages was Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who tweeted that he was “overjoyed at the success of the Indian Cricket Team” in Australia.
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
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“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,” he wrote.
Former cricketers and legends also took to social media to laud the team which has faced many a challenge during the tour.
Check out some of the congratulatory messages here:
For all of us in 🇮🇳 & across the world, if you ever score 36 or lesser in life, remember: it isn't end of the world.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 19, 2021
The spring stretches backward only to propel you forward. And once you succeed, don't forget to celebrate with those who stood by you when the world wrote you off. pic.twitter.com/qqaTTAg9uW
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
Excellent gesture from @ajinkyarahane88 and the indian team to Felicitate Nathan Lyon on his 100th Test Match. One more example of Sportsman Spirt from Rahane. How dignified he is even after achieving such a incredible win. #Leader #AUSvsIND
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 19, 2021
Woo hoo !!! #TeamIndia with the border Gavaskar series trophy ! Still grappling with my emotions ! @BCCI https://t.co/ZFQOwC5jWm
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) January 19, 2021
Wow what a series! Absolute pleasure watching #TeamIndia you’ve made us all incredibly proud 👏🏽 A historic day for the team, massive congratulations! 🇮🇳 #AUSvIND @BCCI pic.twitter.com/VlxUcWCVWt
— Smriti Mandhana (@mandhana_smriti) January 19, 2021
19 Dec 2020: India all out for 36
— ICC (@ICC) January 19, 2021
19 Jan 2021: India breach The Gabba fortress#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/P0sh5zsmtJ
