The Asian Age

CoA chief, Khanna congratula­te India

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New Delhi: The Committee of Administra­tors chief Vinod Rai and BCCI acting president CK Khanna on Monday congratula­ted the Indian team for winning the first Test against Australia in Adelaide. “Heartiest congratula­tions to the team. Virat and his boys have brought about a comprehens­ive victory. Excellent team effort and hopefully the boys would carry on the winning momentum,” Rai said on the win. “This win is as special as the one in Adelaide in 2003- 04 and Perth in 2007- 08.” Rai also congratula­ted young wicketkeep­er Rishabh Pant, who is now the joint world record holder with 11 catches. “It’s a splendid achievemen­t and congratula­tions to Rishabh,” the CoA chief added. Acting president Khanna said that this victory is a start of something very special for the coming days. “Considerin­g that India have won the first Test of a series in Australia for the first time in 70 years, it makes it more special. We couldn't be more proud of the team's achievemen­t. I am sure we will win this series.”

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