New Delhi: After Ajinkya Rahane and co won the fourth and final Test against Australia to clinch the series 2-1 and retain the Border-Gavaskar trophy, the BCCI on Tuesday announced Rs 5 crore bonus for the Indian cricket team.
India chased down 328 in the final Test to end Australia’s 32-year unbeaten run at the Gabba, Brisbane.
“The @BCCI has announced INR 5 Crore as team bonus. These are special moments for India Cricket. An outstanding display of character and skill #TeamIndia #AUSvIND #Gabba, ” tweeted BCCI Secertary Jay Shah.
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The @BCCI has announced INR 5 Crore as team bonus. These are special moments for India Cricket. An outstanding display of character and skill #TeamIndia #AUSvIND #Gabba
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) January 19, 2021
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India secured an unprecedented and truly remarkable victory against Australia on Day 5 of the fourth and final Test in Brisbane to seal a 2-1 series win and retain the Border-Gavaskar trophy.
Chasing a huge 328 to win, India got off to a horror start by losing Rohit Sharma but the batsmen that followed, with the exception of skipper Ajinkya Rahane, came up with brave batting efforts.
Shubman Gill, Cheteshar Pujara and Rishabh Pant, all contributed to the win with gritty half-centuries that took India home in a thrilling finish.
India had won the Border-Gavaskar trophy in 2018-19 and retained the same with this win in 2020-21. In the process, the Australian fortress of Gabba was also breached, for the first time in 32 years.
