Published 13:41 IST, January 19th 2021

Google CEO Sundar Pichai thrilled as India defeats Australia; makes 'greatest ever' claim

As India scripted history at the Gabba on Tuesday, Google CEO Sundar Pichai congratulated India and called it 'one of the greatest test series wins ever'.

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As India created history at Gabba on Tuesday after defeating Australia in 4th Test reby ending Australia's 31 Test unbeaten streak in Brisbane, Google CEO Sundar Pichai took to Twitter to congratulate  Indian cricket team. Calling India vs Austalia Test series victory one of "greatest test series wins ever", Google CEO congratulated champion team and also consoled Australians, ding, "What a series #INDvsAUS." 

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India clinch histories victory against Australia

India created history at Gabba on Tuesday after defeating Australia in 4th Test reby ending Australia's 31 Test unbeaten streak in Brisbane. Rishabh Pant and Washington Sundar went all guns blazing in final session to help India chase down mammoth 326-run target set by Australia. Wicketkeeper-batsmen Rishabh Pant kept momentum going for India after Pujara's dismissal and held his nerve to get visitors across line. With win at Brisbane, India w find mselves within visible distance of reaching World Test Championships finals scheduled to be held at Lords, England.

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A valiant Cheteshwar Pujara stood firm like a wall before a relentless Aussie bowling attack, facing 211 deliveries and scoring 52 runs before being dismissed. hero of final chase, however, was Rishabh Pant.

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Here are 4 remarkable helines from this historic victory:

  1. 1. India have come from behind to defeat Australia in a test series in Australia
  2. 2. India have beaten Australia at Gabba, long considered a stronghold
  3. 3. India have retained Border-Gavaskar Trophy and are poised for ICC Test Championship finals
  4. 4. India have beaten Australia effectively with a second-choice team, shorn of key players including SCG matchwinners

India h suffered a shambolic loss in first test, but steily fought back, innings by innings and session by session as series went on, going for win on last day in what h become a straight chase that could have gone eir way.

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13:41 IST, January 19th 2021