Kane Williamson hails injury-ravaged India's "truly remarkable" triumph in Australia

New Zealand's talismanic captain Kane Williamson has hailed India's "truly remarkable" triumph in Australia, coming in backdrop of a disastrous Test series opener and injuries to innumerable players.Shot out for a record low 36 in second innings of first Test, which y lost in two and half days, India std an incredible turnaround to clinch four-match rubber 2-1 for one of ir biggest wins of all time. cricket fraternity took te of India's achievement and Williamson, a giant of game, was exception.

"Anytime you play Australia it's incredibly tough and to play in ir backyard is an ded challenge. For India to go re and perform way y did, in particular with so many injuries and players out. It was truly a remarkable victory," Williamson told Sports Today.

You throw in Test Championship context that's ded but I think just challenge y faced and way y stood up, I think ir bowling unit collectively h 7 or 8 Tests between m going into last game and at Gabba as well, he ded.India were without ir top batsman Virat Kohli, who was on a paternity leave, for last three Tests against Australia. In dition, team kept losing many of ir key players to injuries as series progressed.Williamson said Indian team must have "got a huge buzz out of" memorable win in series-deciding fourth Test at Brisbane, that has been Australia's fortress for last 32 years.

" doubt, India would have been absolutely thrilled, supporters watching that match I am sure team got a huge buzz out of that as well.Also, after such a long time away, after IPL y went straight to Australia, so doubt y must be enjoying ir time with family," Williamson ded.

tour Down Under was India's first international assignment since abandonment of ir home ODI series against South Africa in March 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic.