Bricolage of wonders

India have announced to the world that they are the next champions after beating Australia 2-0. This series will be remembered in history for it’s absorbing cricket. This series also saw the retirement of Sourav Ganguly and Anil Kumble. MS Dhoni showcases his respect to Sourav by  asking him to captain after nine Aussie wickets have gone. This will be regarded as a great gesture by Dhoni. Exactly on the same day eight years back Sourav became the Indian captain. He has also retired as a captain.

India have won by a thumping margin of over 200 runs in the last test in Nagpur. Is it the end of Australian regime in world cricket?  Retirement of Adam Gilchrist have caused them a lot. Shane Watson in place of Andrew Symmonds also did not fare well in the series.

Mathew Hayden played well for his 77. Australia could have easily drawn the match by playing defensively but showed how they generally play. Whatever it may be India have finally reclaimed the trophy after 2001. Kudos to team India.

MAN OF THE SERIES: ISHANTH SHARMA

MAN OF THE MATCH : JASON KREJSA

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The man who has made Indians cheer by knocking down crucial wickets for 18 years has decided to quit test cricket. The third test between India and Australia played at Ferozshah Kotla is his last. This has been his hunting ground in the past. No Indian will forget his record breaking stunt of ten wickets in an innings. This feat was achieved against Pakistan. He has a tally of 619 wickets in 132 matches.  He has a test hundred  to his name too.

The injury which occurred to him on the third day made him to take his decision faster. Everyone were shocked to hear his retirement. The Australian captain also applauded Kumble for his determination. He has started his career in 1990 under captain Azharuddin.  Until then he has faced several criticisms. He has worked hard on his bowling all these years to sustain his mastery in all situations.

He has admitted that no criticism has been involved in his decision to retire. He was agitated by press people for having a bad tour against Srilanka. Everyone talked about his downfall when young lad Amit Mishra took five wicket haul. A player who has served Indian cricket for 18 tough years was compared with a youngster. Has this triggered Kumble to take his decision?

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