‘History created’, ‘Moment we have waited for’ – Twitter erupts at India’s series win in Australia

Virat Kohli’s Indian cricket team achieved a slice of history, just a day after the Indian football team had broken 55 years of pain with a win in the AFC Asian Cup against Thailand. Kohli’s Indian team eliminated 71 years of pain and became the first Indian or Asian side to win a series in Australia after the final day’s play was washed out in Sydney. Ever since 1948, India had never won a series and had managed just five wins in seven decades. However, all the pain was erased when India joined West Indies, England, New Zealand and South Africa to win a series Down Under. The joy in the Indian cricket team was visible during the post-match presentation ceremony, with even Kohli visibly emotional.

For the first time in 136 years no Australian batsman had a century in a home Test series comprising minimum four Tests.
That’s a staggering stat.
Last occasion before this: 1882-83 series v England at home#AUSvIND

— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) January 7, 2019

Well done to India 🇮🇳 on winning their first ever series in Australia. Credit to all those involved at @BCCI Is this the start of something special for this group of players? #AUSvIND

— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) January 7, 2019

Proud of you guys🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳..Well done Team India for winning the test series in Australia.. congratulations @cheteshwar1 for winning MOS u been a backbone of indian batting line up.. keep it up 🔥🏏@BCCI bowling wise @Jaspritbumrah93 has been phenomenal..love ur work ⭐️💪

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 7, 2019

If like me you have been coming to Australia since 1991 with no hope of winning a series, then this is a huge moment. India are now the first Asian team to win a series in Australia. And it feels wonderful to be able to say it.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 7, 2019

The emotion and joy was evident even on Twitter and other social media outlets. The fans and experts did not stop reminding about how monumental and historic the feat was, digging into numbers and also praising the efforts of the Indian cricket team. It must be noted that Virat Kohli’s side had lost the earlier overseas tours to South Africa and England 1-2 and 1-4 respectively and there was plenty of cynicism heading into this series.

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However, against a weak Australian side who were missing the services of Steve Smith and David Warner due to the ball-tampering scandal, the Indian team capitalised on the opportunity and ensured they had broken the jinx in three out of the SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia). With this victory, India have now won Test series in every country barring South Africa, when they blew their chance in 2018 by capitulating tamely in Cape Town and Centurion Tests before winning the final one in Johannesburg. Here are some of the tweets hailing India’s win.

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Dear ⁦@imVkohli⁩ and the great #IndianCricketTeam Zindabad. You are the bestest. Thank you for this win. Jai Hind and Jai Ho.🙏👍😍🇮🇳
India win a Test series in Australia for the first time in history https://t.co/vPh0yLJNB0

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) January 7, 2019

Congratulations to @imVkohli and his team for reaching one of Indian cricket’s final frontiers and winning a test series in Australia for the first time. Gritty batting, marvellous fast bowling and a fine team effort has done us proud. Let’s make a habit of it! #PresidentKovind

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 7, 2019

The Moment we have been waiting for the Test series in Australia.
Indian Cricket has destroyed Australia in Australia.
History Created !! Kudos to Virat Kohli, Pujara and Co.#AUSvIND #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/rgIlDQEU0n

— Ishan Joshi 💎 (@imiishan) January 7, 2019

The first Asian team and captain to win a Test Series in Australia. Congratulations to Team India for beating Austalia in Australia. Historic Victory after 71 years. 👏💪🇮🇳#INDvAUS #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/xCjyiuaBxn

— Sir Jadeja (@SirJadeja) January 7, 2019

India will join England, West Indies, New Zealand and South Africa to become the fifth visiting side to win a Test series in Australia!#AusvInd#AusvsInd

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) January 7, 2019

1st Indian Captain to win ODI series in Aus: Ms Dhoni

1st Indian Captain to win T20I series in Australia: Ms Dhoni

1st Indian Captain to win Test Series in Australia: Virat Kohli#AUSVIND

— Msd's Pradip (@PradipMsd7) January 7, 2019

Emotional Moment for Indian Cricket Fans 😍

Waiting for dis moment since a longtime !
2003-2004 = DRAW
2007-2008 = 2-1
2011-2012 = Nightmare 4-0
2014-2015 = 2-0
2018-2019 = CHAMPIONS 🙌

@imVkohli becomes d First Indian Captain to win a Test series in Australia 😎#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/JHDcyzE1Y7

— Bittuuu ! (@tharungstars) January 7, 2019

India will next play three ODIs against Australia starting on January 12 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Following the end of this series, they will play five ODIs and three Twenty20 Internationals in New Zealand.