New Delhi : The victory of the Indian cricket team against Australia at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata in 2001 was historic. India won the Kangaroo team's pride even after winning the follow-on. The match was overturned by the partnership of Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman in this match. Both had created history by sharing 331 runs.
The memories of this match were recalled by former captain Rahul Dravid on the Star Sports show Cricket Connected. He said that the atmosphere of that day was something which played a key role in winning us. Dravid said that the fans present there that day helped to win.
Harbhajan Singh was bowling and falling wickets. The support that was coming from the crowd was awesome. The Eden Gardens crowd gave us that 2001 Helped win the Kolkata Test. That support, encouragement and cheer on every single ball. Even today I remember him and can still feel him. "
Rahul and VVS shared a 331-run partnership for the 5th wicket in the second innings for the Indian team that came to play follow-on. India managed to declare the innings by scoring 657 for 7 wickets after being reduced to just 171 runs in the first innings. Australia had to score 384 runs for the win and their score was 161 for 3 wickets till tea. The next 7 wickets fell for his 46 runs.
Dravid described it as the most memorable moment in his career and said that it was the time when the crowd really stood behind the Indian team. That atmosphere and the excitement that surrounds the field is why it was so nice to see Foot Stadion in the Eden Gardens. is."
Harbhajan Singh was bowling and falling wickets. The support that was coming from the crowd was awesome. The Eden Gardens crowd gave us that 2001 Helped win the Kolkata Test. That support, encouragement and cheer on every single ball. Even today I remember him and can still feel him. "
Rahul and VVS shared a 331-run partnership for the 5th wicket in the second innings for the Indian team that came to play follow-on. India managed to declare the innings by scoring 657 for 7 wickets after being reduced to just 171 runs in the first innings. Australia had to score 384 runs for the win and their score was 161 for 3 wickets till tea. The next 7 wickets fell for his 46 runs.
Dravid described it as the most memorable moment in his career and said that it was the time when the crowd really stood behind the Indian team. That atmosphere and the excitement that surrounds the field is why it was so nice to see Foot Stadion in the Eden Gardens. is."
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