When India won the 2008 Test against Australia by a massive 320-run margin, many in the team would have believed that it was their finest triumph over the Australians.
When India won the 2008 Test against Australia by a massive 320-run margin, many in the team would have believed that it was their finest triumph over the Australians.
Judging from the manner in which they clinched yesterday's opening Test of the 2010 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, they would be delighted to be proved wrong.
Each and every player from that 2008 playing XI is in this India squad save Sourav Ganguly, who retired after that series.
MiD DAY caught some of them for their reactions just as the team prepared to leave the opulent lobby of the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium for their hotel.
It is a wonderful victory. I will remember and savour this always.
ufffd Sachin Tendulkar (98 & 38)
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It was a special victory, especially for VVS Laxman. He played a remarkable knock. I must also mention the brave efforts putu00a0 in by Ishant Sharma and Pragyan Ojha.
ufffd One-drop batsman Rahul
Dravid (77 in 1st innings)
I will remember this win forever. Laxmanbhai gave me a lot of strength while we were batting together. He guided me when I was nervous.
He was outstanding.
ufffd Ishant Sharma (31 off 92 balls)
This historic Test victory is very, very special to me. Yes, this is for VVS Laxman ufffd Harbhajan Singh (5 wkts in the Test)
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