Border-Gavaskar Series: Team India's Dominant Win in Perth: What Yuvraj Singh, Virender Sehwag Said?

The Indian cricket team secured a remarkable 295-run victory in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Series held in Perth, Australia. The team overcame early challenges to achieve a memorable win, drawing admiration from cricket fans and former players alike.

Yuvraj Singh’s Praise for Team Resilience

Former cricketer Yuvraj Singh commended the Indian team for their resilience and fighting spirit. Reflecting on the challenging start in the first innings, Yuvraj said the team’s patience and persistence turned the game around.

"What a great match it was," Yuvraj said. "After a tough start in the first innings, our boys showed patience and turned the match around with both bat and ball. Fighting till the end is the life of this team. The team performed brilliantly. Looking forward to the next match."

Sehwag Calls it a “Statement Victory”

Virender Sehwag also expressed his enthusiasm over India's performance, taking to social media to celebrate the team's commanding win. According to Sehwag, the victory went beyond a mere scoreline; it was a bold statement to the cricketing world.

“This is not just a victory but a statement,” Sehwag posted. “Jasprit Bumrah instilled fear in the Australian batsmen and led the team brilliantly. Siraj also gave great support. Yashasvi Jaiswal is setting new benchmarks and played a truly memorable innings. King Kohli has made a great comeback. This victory has made us all proud.”

The way we bounced back was fantastic: Bumrah

The Indian captain, Jasprit Bumrah, received the Player of the Match award for his outstanding contributions both as a bowler and a leader. Following the match, Bumrah expressed satisfaction with the team’s recovery after a difficult first innings.

“We were under pressure after the first innings, but the way we bounced back was fantastic,” Bumrah commented. “I have played a match here in 2018 as well. We were fully prepared.”

With this victory, India takes an early lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The team’s remarkable performance in Perth has set a strong foundation and raised expectations for the upcoming matches in the series.