India coach Shastri hails one of the greatest series ever
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Reuters
| Jan 20, 2021
An injury-ravaged India's 2-1 triumph in Australia under a stand-in captain will go down as one of the greatest ="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/cricket/2001389554/court-dismisses-case-on-cricket-kenya">series Under Ajinkya Rahane, India levelled the series in Melbourne and drew in Sydney but had lost their entire frontline bowling attack to injuries by the time they arrived in Brisbane. Washington Sundar and T Natarajan, retained as net bowlers, made their test debut, helping India pull off a series victory for the ages after prevailing by three wickets in the decider.
"I'm not someone who really has tears in my eyes but I had real tears because this is unreal," Shastri told a video conference.
"The penny has still not dropped, and it will take a long time to drop. Unreal."
Playing his first series, opener Shubman Gill laid the foundation for India's chase with a classy 91 and number three batsman Cheteshwar Pujara took several blows on his body and helmet during his obdurate 56. Rishabh Pant then smashed an unbeaten 89 to complete a memorable series victory for the tourists.
"What these guys have pulled off will go down in history as one of the greatest series ever played," Shastri said.
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