R Sridhar decodes Ravi Shastri's pep talk after India's humiliating defeat in Adelaide

India's fielding coach R Sridhar revealed what head coach Ravi Shastri had told team after ir humiliating loss against Australia in first Test that was played under lights at Adelaide Oval.

It was indeed a forgettable Test match for India as y went on to register ir lowest-ever Test score of 36 with ne of batsmen succeeding to even reach double figures as opener Mayank Agarwal was top-scorer with nine runs to his name.

'After 36 all-out...' : R Sridhar

“After 36 all-out, you didn’t kw what’s next. n Ravi (Shastri) bhai gared team and said: ‘Wear this 36 like a badge on your sleeves and you will be a great team’,” said Sridhar while speaking to PTI.

Team India's great fightback after Adelaide debacle 

Even though Aussies drew first blood, it was India who had 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. 

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Team India rewrite history

After losing Rohit Sharma early on Day 5, it seemed as if visitors would settle for a draw. However, Shubman Gill had or ideas as he kept m in hunt with a solid 91. Gill's batting partner Cheteshwar Pujara, on or hand, made Australian bowlers toil hard for his wicket even though y were resorting to bodyline bowling tactics.

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number three Test batsman stood tall by braving constant bouncer barr and played an impactful kck of 56 runs from 211 deliveries and once he was dismissed, it seemed as if it would open floodgates for hosts. neless, Rishabh Pant had or ideas as he toyed around with Aussies bowlers and brought India within touch distance of victory.

In end, young wicket-keeper batsman (89*) hit winning runs as all members of Indian team ran towards ground to celebrate. Thus, Ajinkya Rahane & Co. ended up retaining Border Gavaskar Trophy by winning four-match series 2-1 and India registered back-to-back Test series triumphs Down Under.

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