“I became very emotional” – VVS Laxman reveals how he reacted to India’s win against Australia at the Gabba

“I became very emotional” – VVS Laxman reveals how he reacted to India’s win against Australia at the Gabba

VVS Laxman

Rishabh Pant and Mohammed Siraj celebrate after the win at the Gabba

India secured a win for the ages in the fourth Test against Australia to clinch the series that came to an end last month. They did so by defying all odds and braving injuries, a hostile Aussie bowling attack and immense pressure. The win was hailed as one of India’s greatest overseas wins ever and by some as the greatest ever. Even as the series has come to an end, the dust hasn’t settled yet as experts, cricketers and fans continue to celebrate a truly remarkable achievement by India.

Even as India are now set to face England in a four-match series at home, the memories of the win in Australia are bound to remain afresh in the memories of the Indian players and fans. The same could buoy the Indian team to only go on and repeat a similar performance against the English side as well.

‘Tears came down my eyes’ – VVS Laxman

VVS Laxman
VVS Laxman

Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman spoke to India Today about India’s victory and how it got him emotional. “There is no doubt about it. In fact, I became very emotional. I was watching the last day and following it along with my family. When Rishabh and Washington were batting, I got very tense myself because when you’re not playing the game, you’re not in control,” Laxman said.

“I just wanted India to beat Australia and win the series, especially after what has happened in Adelaide and what had happened before the Gabba Test match where everyone was talking about Indians are scared of going to Brisbane where Australia hadn’t lost in a long time,” he added.

“Twice I cried, once in 2011 when India lifted the World Cup because I always wanted to be part of a World Cup-winning team and I played alongside this group of players who were so close to me and they went on to realise their dream of winning the World Cup. And I always wanted to beat Australia in Australia, I was not able to do that as a cricketer. I was so proud that this young Indian did that. Tears came down my eyes. Words cannot express what a wonderful, inspirational achievement not only for cricket but for the entire country,” Laxman signed off.

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