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India wins back Border-Gawaskar Trophy, Series 2-0.Filed under
Aus in Ind 2008
IndvAus Nagpur Test 2008
India vs Australia Oct-Nov 2008, in India - Border-Gawaskar trophy it is called
which India now wins back since losing it in 2004. India also moved to second
position in ICC test rankings.India vs Australia Oct-Nov 2008, in India - a series in which, probably for the first time, two legends of Indian cricket retired (Anil Kumble & Sourav Ganguly) collectively.. previously, Indian cricketers were known to be dropped before announcing retirement. As a nice gesture - MS Dhoni allowed former captain Sourav Ganguly to lead the side for few overs once India had taken 9 wickets.. moreover, he also invited Anil Kumble to receive the trophy. India vs Australia Oct-Nov 2008, in India - a series were a lot was decided by the toss. Australia won it once, dominated that first test match but failed to register a win at Bangalore. India won the next 3 toss & took necessary 20 wickets in two of those tests (2nd test & 4th test) - and hence - won the series 2-0. 3rd test match at Delhi was a draw. India vs Australia Oct-Nov 2008, in India - a series that Australia for the first time since losing Ashes series in June 2005. They lost by a difference to two tests - after 20 years since Australia lost to West Indies 3-1 in 1988. India vs Australia Oct-Nov 2008, in India - Nagpur is the venue were Australia had won Border-Gawaskar trophy in 2004 (called it final frontier) and, although at a new stadium, Australia lost it again at the same city in India. India vs Australia Oct-Nov 2008, in India - Ishant Sharma was named man of the series. Last time an Indian fast bowler won man of the series award in India was way back by Kapil Dev in 1983. Ishant Sharma was highest wicket taker in the series with 15 wickets which was also the first time for an Indian pacer playing in India after Javagal Srinath in 2000 versus Zimbabwe. India vs Australia Oct-Nov 2008, in India - Jason Krejza made his debut for Australia and went on to pick 12 wickets in the match. Krejza's bowling figures = 74.5 overs, 4 maidens, 368 runs and 12 wickets at economy of 4.78. The 4th best match figures on debut after Narendra Hirwani, Bob Messie and F Martin of England. India vs Australia Oct-Nov 2008, in India - Australia lost the series & now have lost 4 times to India in last 10 years while winning 3 tests. For those who may not know - next test series between India and Australia will be in December 2011, after the 2011 world cup, when India travels downunder! Photo Quiz : Identify Cricketers | Pictures : Cricketers Wife & Girlfriends Related ArticlesAus in Ind 2008
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