New Delhi: Virat Kohli and Co. suffered their first defeat in a Test match after 12th August 2015, as Australia beat India by 333 runs within 3 days of the first test of the 2017 Border – Gavaskar Trophy.
This was Kohli’s first defeat as a Test captain which was stitched together by a brilliant performance by Steve O’Keefe who took 6 wickets in both the innings.
For the visitors, it was their first win after 9 lost or drawn Test matches in Asia.
Former cricketers like Sourav Ganguly and Harbhajan Singh had predicted India would win 4-0 against Australia and continue with their unbeaten run, but the pitch conditions changed everything for India.
This is how Twitter reacted to Australia’s dominant performance:-
Former Aussie wicketkeeper batsman Adam Gilchrist gave some good advice to the team.
Aust, you beauty! Celebrate like there is no tomorrow. Then tomorrow, start focusing on the next one. @CricketAus
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) February 25, 2017
Former Aussie legend Tom Moody was proud of the team.
Congratulations @CricketAus a test to savour, incredible ambush in India’s backyard! One down 3 tough tests to go. #IndvAus
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) February 25, 2017
Some wanted Karun Nair to be back in the team.
Batao jisne 300 run banaye hain haal hi me,,wo bahar baitha hua hai..#INDvsAUS
— Deepak Dobriyal (@deepakdobriyal) February 25, 2017
While some were addicted to see India unbeaten
Whn india loses its okk … whn india gets rammed but whn india get decimated its makes me realll #maddd #indvsaus …i want to slap sum1
— Salilacharya (@Salilacharya) February 25, 2017
Others have the Chris Gayle fever on.
India Lost the 1st Test Match by Gayle (333), India by 333 #IndvAus #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/mSy4BKveph
— Virender Sehwag (@VirenderSehweg) February 25, 2017
Fans are still talking about Dhoni even after his retirement from Test.
@msdhoni ‘s reaction when he knew he can’t be blammed for the defeat..INDIA BY 333#IndvAus pic.twitter.com/bEDtWZ7v3Y
— VICKY (@msdianRavi) February 25, 2017
For some, India’s defeat was on the cards.
What do you learn from Indian team?
“Kal kare so aaj kar, aaj kare so abhi”#IndvAus #INDvsAUS Kohli Steve O’Keefe— Dr. Gill (@ikpsgill1) February 25, 2017
Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif was all praise for the Australians.
Thank u @CricketAus for making me watch tests again.Was going too easy for us.Kohli & @anilkumble1074 ‘s boys will definitely bounce back.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) February 25, 2017
Some are still backing Team India.
We were preparing to face starc but O keefe causes most damage.Well played Australia!! N the #boysinblue let’s come back stronger #INDvsAUS
— Saqib Saleem (@Saqibsaleem) February 25, 2017
Some want changes in India’s opening scenario.
Bring Back Shikhar Dhawan.Does Clean Bhumi Pujan Without Wasting Any Review.(Murali Vijay & KL Rahul Wasted Both Reviews)#INDvAUS #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/NIJephitl5
— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) February 25, 2017
After a shocking result, India will take on Australia in the second Test match on 4th March at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Source: Zee News