Shubman Gill named India's next superstar by previously critical English cricket great

After pink-ball Test debacle, Indian team h a daunting task of taking field without ir captain Virat Kohli in second fixture. Mohammed Shami's injury also was a major blow for visitors. However, despite bleak chances, side displayed great character on field and claimed a memorable win in crucial India vs Australia Boxing Day Test match. Former England captain Michael Vaughan also commended Indian players after ir lion-hearted performance.

England's Michael Vaughan hails Shubman Gill as India's next superstar 

cricketer-turned-commentator was sceptical of India's chances of making a comeback in series and h predicted a white-wash. Ajinkya Rahane-led side showcased great composure in spite of all odds being against m. visitors claimed a comprehensive win to level four-match series. While it was a spectacular team effort, several spirited individual performances set tone for contest. 

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Michael Vaughan on his Twitter account ackwledged India's victory and congratulated team for memorable win. He mentioned how special it is to register such a performance, especially when team is going through a crisis. 46-year-old heaped praises on young Shubman Gill and labelled him as a future star. debutant has garnered appreciation for his gutsy kcks in both innings. young l counter-attacked mighty Australian pace attack with ultimate grace and panache. 

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ex-England player also rated India's stand-in captain, Ajinkya Rahane, highly. He reckoned that it was best all-rounder performance by a captain in recent years. Rahane's spectacular hundred was crucial given situation, and he was also spot on with his captaincy during encounter. India's victory means a lot to players and fans, and along with Vaughan, Indian cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, VVS Laxman, Suresh Raina and may more also commended side for ir special outing. 

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India vs Australia Boxing Day Test: 

Australia decimated Indian batting line-up in opening contest of series and team h to face an embarrassing defeat because of same. However, visitors have earned ir retribution after ir heroics in Melbourne Test. India trumped Australia by 8 wickets and have w levelled series. result of first two fixtures has ensured that stakes will be even higher in remaining two matches of Border-Gavaskar Trophy. 

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Im source: AP