Shastri & Ganguly thank PM Modi as India's heroics vs Aus finds mention in Mann Ki Baat

Ever since Team India breached Australian fortress - Gabba - to register a historic series win and fly tricolour high at end of two-month-long tour, Men in Blue have been talk of town. Coming from behind and injury-marred and inexperienced Indian lineup defeated Australians on ir home soil to retain Border Gavaskar Trophy after which re has been stops in celebrations and praise for Team India. However, highest word of appreciation came on Sunday morning as Indian team's heroics found a mention in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mann ki Baat. 

In his dress to nation through Mann ki Baat programme, PM Modi highlighted India's victory in Australia and stated that hard work and teamwork displayed by Indian team is an inspiration for all. "Even after initial hiccups, our team bounced back gloriously and won series in Australia. Hard work and teamwork displayed by our players is inspiring for all," PM Modi said on Sunday. 

'Hope to continue inspiring'

Following his appreciation, He Coach Ravi Shastri thanked Prime Minister and stated that his words will 'furr strengn' Team India's resolve to perform under pressure. Moreover, PM Modi's appreciation was ackwledged by skipper Virat Kohli while BCCI President Sourav Ganguly also thanked Prime Minister for recognising Indian team's performance Down Under. 

Stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane, who led Team India to glory in absence of Virat Kohli, also thanked Prime Minister for his encourment and hoped that team continues to inspire more Indians moving forward. 

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India create history at Gabba 

India created history at Gabba earlier this month 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. By ensuring victory at Gabba, Men in Blue also retained Border Gavaskar Trophy by winning Test series 2-1.

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