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Brisbane: As Indian cricket team created history at the Gabba by retaining the coveted Border-Gavaskar trophy, noted personalities from all walks of life congratulated Team India for their historic three-wicket win over Australia in the fourth and final Test here.
Lauding the Indian cricket team for its glorious win against Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that their remarkable energy and passion was visible throughout.
"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," Modi tweeted soon after India defeated Australia in Brisbane.
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
Meanwhile, The BCCI announced a Rs 5 crore bonus for the Indian cricket team after the Ajinkya Rahane-led side won the fourth and final Test against Australia to clinch the series 2-1.
BCCI President Sourav Ganguly and Secertary Jay Shah tweeted within minutes of each other to make the annoucement of a bonus.
"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," Ganguly tweeted.
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
"The @BCCI has announced INR 5 Crore as team bonus. These are special moments for India Cricket. An outstanding display of character and skill," Shah tweeted minutes ahead of him.
The @BCCI has announced INR 5 Crore as team bonus. These are special moments for India Cricket. An outstanding display of character and skill #TeamIndia #AUSvIND #Gabba
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) January 19, 2021
In another post, Shah lauded the performances of India's young brigade in the absence of some key players due to injury.
"#TeamIndia has redefined words like resilience, grit and determination this #BorderGavaskarTrophy. You have inspired the entire nation. Well done, @ajinkyarahane88 @RaviShastriOfc & the boys. Special mention to Siraj @RishabhPant17 @RealShubmanGill," read his another post.
#TeamIndia has redefined words like resilience, grit and determination this #BorderGavaskarTrophy. You have inspired the entire nation. Well done, @ajinkyarahane88 @RaviShastriOfc & the boys. Special mention to Siraj @RishabhPant17 @RealShubmanGill #Gabba #AUSvIND
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) January 19, 2021
Noted personalities cutting across all quarters of society extended their greetings to Team India for their incredible win.
Hats off to Indian Cricket Team for registering a historic series win. Entire nation is proud of your remarkable achievement.
Well played Team India!
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) January 19, 2021
What a Game at Brisbane! It is one of the most memorable victories in the recent years.
Congratulations to the Indian cricket team for winning the Test Match and the series against Australia.
This stupendous victory in Australia is truly remarkable. Well played Team India!
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) January 19, 2021
Fantastic victory by #TeamIndia in the cricket series in Australia! Shaking off a bad start in the first test, then overcoming multiple depletions from injuries, this team has showcased superb new talent & most of all, indomitable will to win. This is true grit, this is #NewIndia
— Baijayant Jay Panda (@PandaJay) January 19, 2021
Congratulate #TeamIndia on their spectacular victory at the #Gabba, Brisbane winning the Test Series 2-1, to retain Border-Gavaskar Trophy. All round performance from the young players helped the touring team win the series emphatically. Best wishes to the team.#INDvsAUS
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) January 19, 2021
This is what a billion goosebumps feel like! Proud Indian! 🇮🇳 #INDvsAUS
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) January 19, 2021
Khushi ke maare pagal. This is the new India. Ghar mein ghuskar maarta hai.
From what happened in Adelaide to this, these young guys have given us a joy of a lifetime. There have been World Cup wins but this is special.
And yes,there is a reason Pant is extra special . pic.twitter.com/3CAQIkAuwq— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 19, 2021
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
This is young India at work. Give them a stage and move out. Our generation thinks: don't lose. This one inhabits a different world. They see victory, opportunity.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 19, 2021
Last time Australia lost a Gabba Test...
🇺🇸 George H.W. Bush had just won the US Presidential election
🎶 Bad Medicine by Bon Jovi was charting #1
👶 Virat Kohli was 16 days old
🏏 Sachin Tendulkar was still one year away from making his Test debut pic.twitter.com/87DmsDXDqo
— ICC (@ICC) January 19, 2021
Bharath Burning Bright! Let the Nation celebrate as a Cricketing Creed beyond Caste, Creed and Affiliations. Team Bharath - all are proud. Congratulations and Blessings. - Sg #INDvsAUS #TeamIndia https://t.co/14QGYvUVZd
— Sadhguru (@SadhguruJV) January 19, 2021
Team work done right. .Congratulations #TeamIndia 🇮🇳 . An incredible performance and an amazing series win by all the Indian Stars . 😍 @BCCI pic.twitter.com/3qOddeCHAe
— Harmanpreet Kaur (@ImHarmanpreet) January 19, 2021