Sunil Gavaskar says one should be proud of Team India irrespective of end result at Gabba

Legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar heaped praise on Indian team for showcasing an extraordinary performance in series-deciding fourth Test match at Gabba, Brisbane.

1983 World Cup winner has said that Indians are truly proud of team for showing great character irrespective of result of fourth Test at Gabba.

Chasing a stiff target of 328 runs, India finished Day 4 at 4/0 and y will have ir task cut out on final day (Tuesday) to survive remaining three sessions against a formidable Australian bowling line-up.

'It doesn't matter'

"It doesn't matter what happens here at Gabba. We Indians can and will be truly proud of our cricketers. I have led Indian teams on tours of Australia and kw first-hand just how challenging it can be. But what we have witnessed in series is something extraordinary," Gavaskar said while commentating on Channel Seven.

"Resolve, fortitude and fighting spirit displayed by team has been inspiring. Most have been away from home and in quarantine for over five months. y have been routed in most crushing way with world watching. y have seen friends battered and broken. y have been tested to cricketing and mental limits every turn, every minute. Even under most intense strain, y have never stopped fighting. And y may still somehow man to take trophy home," he added.

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What's at stake for both sides?

A win will see injury-ravd Team India register back-to-back series wins on Australian soil and a draw will see m retain Border-Gavaskar Trophy against all odds. But pitch isn't getting any better at Gabba and with odd-ball misbehaving after hitting cracks, Indian batsmen need to ensure that y keep scoreboard moving at every given opportunity.

If Tim Paine-led side succeeds in coming out on top at Gabba, n Border-Gavaskar Trophy will change hands for first time after 2016/17 season. 

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(With ANI Inputs)