We Will Thrash You: Sunil Gavaskar Hits Back Australian Media

Sunil Gavaskar, a former Indian cricket captain, recently criticised the Australian media after India's impressive win in the first Test match in Perth. India defeated Australia by 295 runs, marking a significant victory and taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Gavaskar highlighted how the Australian media has previously been critical of Indian cricket, but this win proved them wrong.

Gavaskar reminisced about India's previous victory in Perth back in 2008. He noted that this win followed heavy criticism from the Australian media after the Andrew Symonds-Harbhajan Singh controversy. He also mentioned that even Suryakumar Yadav's catch during the T20 World Cup 2024 final was questioned by Australian journalists.

Criticism from Australian Media

Gavaskar pointed out that Australia dominated cricket for about 10-15 years after West Indies' period of dominance. During this time, they rarely faced such significant defeats. He remarked on how each time the Australian media criticises India, like questioning Suryakumar Yadav's catch legality, it motivates the Indian team to perform better.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla praised Team India for their remarkable 295-run victory over Australia in Perth. This win was part of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Shukla emphasised that both Indian bowlers and batsmen excelled during the match.

India's Comeback Against Australia

India made a strong comeback after being whitewashed by New Zealand at home. Despite being bowled out for just 150 runs in their first innings, they managed to defeat Australia by a massive margin in Perth. This victory was seen as crucial for boosting team morale and confidence.

Rajeev Shukla confirmed that Rohit Sharma will play and lead India in the upcoming second Test against Australia. His leadership is expected to be pivotal as India aims to maintain their winning momentum in the series.

This recent triumph highlights India's resilience and ability to overcome challenges on foreign soil. The team's performance has silenced critics and showcased their determination to succeed against formidable opponents like Australia.