Published 19:57 IST, January 26th 2021
Nasser Hussain lauds skipper Virat Kohli for instilling toughness in Team India
Nasser Hussain has lauded Indian skipper Virat Kohli for instilling toughness in Team India after their historic series win on Australian soil last week
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Former English captain Nasser Hussain has heaped praise on Indian skipper Virat Kohli for instilling toughness in Team India after y rose from shambles post elaide debacle to win recently-concluded Test series against Australia Down Under.
'Kohli has instilled that'
“Any side that can go to Australia, go 1-0 down after being bowled out for 36, lose Kohli because he’s going home on paternity leave, lose your bowling attack and still come back and win after some of stuff that went on off field in Australia, y won’t be bullied,” Hussain told Sky Sports.
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“y (India) are a tough side. I think Kohli has instilled that. Make mistake, at home, y are a formidable outfit.” cricketer-turned-commentator/analyst ded.
Team India's elaide debacle
It was a forgettable outing for Men In Blue in what was ir first-ever pink-ball Test match away from home as y ended up registering ir lowest-ever Test score of 36 with batsman managing to reach double-figures and opener Mayank Agarwal was top-scorer with nine runs to his name.
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Kohli on or hand returned back to India on paternity leave after team's humiliating loss and it seemed to be an uphill task from reon for visitors to retain ir Border-Gavaskar trophy.
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Team India's great fightback after elaide debacle
Even though Aussies drew first blood, it was India who h last laugh as y performed exceptionally well in following Test match at MCG (Boxing Day), ensuring that hard-fought third Test match at Sydney Cricket Ground ended in a stalemate before delivering kckout blow at Gabba, Brisbane to retain iconic Border-Gavaskar Trophy by registering a 2-1 win.
At same time, Men In Blue also breached Australia's fortress Gabba after a long wait of nearly 33 years. Aussies h t lost a single Test match at venue since 1988.
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19:57 IST, January 26th 2021