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Aus vs Ind, 2nd Test: Rahane Praises The Character Shown By Debutants Gill, Siraj

By IANS News December 29, 2020 • 10:14 AM View: 2366

India skipper Ajinkya Rahane praised the team's debutants, opener Shubman Gill and fast bowler Mohammed Siraj following the eight-wicket win over Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday that helped the tourists level the four-Test series 1-1.

"Really proud of all the players. Played really well. Want to give credit to the debutants Siraj and Gill, the character they showed after the Adelaide loss was great to see. Character was important for us, especially after losing Umesh in the second innings," said Rahane, who is standing in as captain for regular skipper Virat Kohli.

TAGS India cricket news India tour of Australia 2020-21 Ajinkya Rahane Mohammad Siraj Shubman Gill

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