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Exactly a quarter century ago on this day, India won a Test match against an all-conquering Australian team despite following on at the Eden Gardens, where Harbhajan Singh (13 wickets including a hat-trick), VVS Laxman (59 & 281) and Rahul Dravid (25 & 180) had cricket lovers shaking their head in disbelief. Clayton Murzello recaptures it

Updated 21 days ago

The Indian team celebrate the final wicket of Australia’s Glenn McGrath on Day Five of the Kolkata Test on March 15, 2001. Pic/Getty Images

Their innings stood out, considering the physical challenges both batsmen faced. Dravid showcased his masterful strokes while battling a viral fever, and Laxman endured severe back spasms

Updated 22 days ago

The Indian team celebrate the final wicket of Australia’s Glenn McGrath on Day Five of the Kolkata Test on March 15, 2001. Pic/Getty Images
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