Australia captain Tim Paine mentioned India absolutely deserved victory within the 4th Test, which the guests gained within the remaining jiffy of the match, thus sealing the collection 2-1.
“We wanted to set a bit over 300, and dangle a carrot for them to win the series. I thought India turned up today, wore balls on the head arm and chest, put their body in the line, so credit to them, they deserve the win,” Paine mentioned after the match, talking on the post-match presentation ceremony.
Australia had set a goal of 328 for India within the fourth innings. The highest chased goal on the Gabba earlier than Tuesday had been 276.
“We were here to win the series, but we have just been outplayed by a disciplined and tough Indian side who fully deserve the series win. We have to look back over a lot of things, and we’ll go through it as a group, and we have been outplayed by a better side this series. There are many areas of improvement honestly,” added Paine.
India’s stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane, who was handed the Border Gavaskar Trophy, with India sealing a collection win in Australia for the second consecutive time, mentioned that the 4th Test victory means loads to the staff.
“I don’t know how to describe this, but our boys showed a lot of character and determination after the Adelaide Test. I’m really proud of each individual,” he mentioned.
He added: “Credit to Pujara, the way he handled the pressure was magnificent. Rishabh and Washington were very good at the end. Taking 20 wickets was the key, so we opted for 5 bowlers.”
