India’s memorable triumph leaves Gavaskar ‘still over the moon and in orbit’ | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: India’s monumental Test collection triumph in Australia has left batting legend Sunil Gavaskar “still over the moon in orbit.”
The opening nice was Down Under commentating on the collection on Australia’s Channel 7. After the conclusion of the collection, Channel 7 organised a wrap-up celebration which included all its star commentators and the relaxation of the crew.
“At the Channel 7 farewell party on the last day, I walked around the room with my glass raised, and every Australian there cheered. Then Brian Charles Lara (Gavaskar’s fellow commentator during the series) came, hugged me and screamed, ‘We won, we won’. What a series! Will Cherish these memories for whatever is left of my life. I am still over the moon and still in orbit!,” Gavaskar, who returned to India solely on the wee hours of Sunday, informed TOI on Sunday.
Chasing down 328 efficiently at the Gabba in Brisbane on the fifth day on a carrying pitch, India recorded an exciting three-wicket win in the last Test of an thrilling collection to clinch the contest 2-1. Australia beat India in the first Test at Adelaide, earlier than India bounced again with a surprising win at Melbourne in the second Test. Ravichandran Ashwin and Hanuma Vihari’s sensible stand ensured India a draw in the third Test at Sydney, earlier than the guests turned the first staff in 32 years to beat Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane.
Gavaskar shared the mic with the likes of Aussie leg-spin nice Shane Warne, Adam Gilchrist and Mark Waugh throughout the collection, and as ordinary made information together with his feedback. He is now set to commentate once more throughout India’s house collection in opposition to England.