Haven’t seen a bold & brave Asian team on a tougher Australia Tour: Wasim Akram

Ajinkya Rahane-led Indian team scripted history on Tuesday by defeating Australia at their fortress – The Gabba to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2-1. The visitors did the unthinkable as they became the first team to beat Australia in Brisbane since 1988. This historic win mesmerized the Indian cricket fans and even left people from Pakistan cricket fraternity in a frenzy. Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram lauded India’s show Down Under, stating that he hadn’t seen a bolder and braver Asian team tour Australia than this one.

“Incredible Test & series win for India have not seen a bold, brave & boisterous Asian team on a tougher tour of Australia. No adversity could stop them, frontline players injured, & won after a remarkable turn around from the depths of 36 all out, inspiring for others. kudos India,” tweeted Wasim Akram.

Earlier, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar had credited the system and the investment India made in the past 20 years for this result. He also lauded former Indian captain Rahul Dravid for grooming the youngsters who won the series for India.