IND vs AUS 5th Test Press Conference Live: Coach Gambhir wants everyone to play domestic cricket
“To keep the dressing room happy, I have to be honest and fair to everyone. I would want everyone to play domestic cricket,” Gautam Gambhir said while addressing the post-match presser.
IND vs AUS 5th Test Press Conference Live: Pat Cummins speaks after the historic win
Pat Cummins, Australia captain, speaks at the post-match presentation after winning the BGT and leading his team to a second consecutive WTC Final.
“Unreal. Few of us didn’t have. Lived up to all the hype. Just been clear with our plans. We tried to be proactive, Ultimately worked, out,” Cummins said.
“We had a lot of fun playing alongside each other. I love playing with these guys. Such a special group. Feel privileged to be part of such a team. Really proud of what we have achieved. Always nice to have a squad. Three debutants in this series fitted in well,” he said.
“They contributed at different times. Pretty happy with how I played. I had a fresh up coming into this series. These are the big series you prepare for. Some keen moments when our main stays really stood up. You need to do that to beat a side like India.
“Our guys put up their hands up. Would go down as one of my most favourite Test series. Thanks to Rohit and Jasprit. Every venue was incredible. MCG was off the roof. Three sellouts in three days here at Sydney. Shows why Test cricket is so special and my favourite format. Seen everyone turning out in pink and celebrating an amazing cause was special,” he concluded.
IND vs AUS 5th Test Press Conference Live: Jasprit Bumrah Player of the Series
Jasprit Bumrah bags the Player of the Series award for his exceptional performance with the ball. The ace pacer picked up 32 wickets in 5 matches.
“Little frustrating but sometimes you have to respect your body, you can’t fight your body. Disappointing, probably missed out on the spiciest wicket of the series. Felt a bit of discomfort during my second spell in the first innings,” Bumrah said.,
“The chat was about belief, the other bowlers stepped up in the first innings. With a bowler short, the others had to take responsibility. The chat this morning was about the same thing, about having belief and showing character. Lots of ifs and buts, the whole series was fought hard, we were in the game today as well, not like we were out of it, this is how Test cricket goes.
“Being in the game for longer, creating pressure, absorbing pressure and playing to the situation are all important. You have to adapt to the situations and these learnings will help us in the future.”
“They’ve (youngsters) gained a lot of experience, they’ll go from strength to strength. We’ve shown that we have a lot of talent in our group. Lot of the youngsters are keen, they’re disappointed that we haven’t won but they’ll take learnings from this experience. It was a great series, congratulations to Australia, they fought really well.”
IND vs AUS 5th Test Press Conference Live: Scott Boland Player of the Match
Scott Boland, who returned a 10-wicket match-haul, bagged the Player of the Match Award.
“Has been an enjoyable couple of months. The last few weeks have been awesome. Just got my body right. Lot of hours in the gym. To win 3-1 against India, hasn’t been done in a while. I am happy playing whenever I can,” said Boland at the post-match presentation.
IND vs AUS 5th Test Press Conference Live: India lose by 6 wicketsd
India lost the Border-Gavaskar trophy after 10 years with a six-wicket loss to Australia on day three of the fifth and final Test. Australian chased down the 162-run target in 27 overs with Travis Head (34 not out) and Beau Webster (39 not out) taking the team home. India lost the five-match series 1-3. Their only win on the tour came in the first Test in Perth.