Virat Kohli on India's historic series win vs Australia: For those who doubted us, stand up and take notice
India tour of Australia: Virat Kohli was all praise for Ajinkya Rahane and his men who breached the Gabba fortress to seal a 2-1 series win over Australia and retain the Border-Gavaskar trophy.
In Short
- To everyone who doubted us after Adelaide, stand up and take notice: Virat Kohli
- Ajinkya Rahane's injury-ravaged tourists humbled Australia with a 2-1 series triumph
- Kohli had headed back to India on paternity leave after the Adelaide Test defeat
Virat Kohli was elated with India's historic win at the Gabba against Australia, saying it was an 'exemplary performance' from the whole team. Virat Kohli also called out 'to everyone who doubted' the Indian team after Adelaide's heartbreak, asking them to 'stand up and take notice'.
India were without Virat Kohli, who had headed home after the Adelaide Test on paternity leave. The visitors missed the likes of Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah, Hanuma Vihari, Ravindra Jadeja, Umesh Yadav and R Ashwin due to various injuries
"WHAT A WIN!!! Yessssss. To everyone who doubted us after Adelaide, stand up and take notice. Exemplary performance but the grit and determination was the standout for us the whole way. Well done to all the boys and the management. Enjoy this historic feat lads," Virat Kohli tweeted.
WHAT A WIN!!! Yessssss. To everyone who doubted us after Adelaide, stand up and take notice. Exemplary performance but the grit and determination was the standout for us the whole way. Well done to all the boys and the management. Enjoy this historic feat lads. Cheers @BCCI pic.twitter.com/CgWElgOOO1 — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 19, 2021
Rishabh Pant unleashed a late batting assault as India galloped to a record 328-run chase at the Gabba, becoming the first team since the West Indies in 1988 to beat Australia at their Brisbane stronghold. Rishabh Pant hit a heroic 89, Cheteshwar Pujara did his job with a solid fifty and Shubman Gill hit a brave 91 on Day 5.
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