Historic victory, says Muthiah

Board of Control for Cricket in India president A C Muthiah on Thursday termed as "historic" India's "superlative performance" in the second Test, which put an end to the all-conquering Australians' 16-Test winning run.

India scripted an incredible 171-run victory over the visitors on the fifth and final day at the Eden Gardens, Calcutta.

"To turn around a match from a hopeless situation and go on to win it convincingly, especially against the invincible Australians, who have had a dream run, is no mean achievement," Muthiah said in Madras.

"I am happy the Indian team turned out a superlative performance by their sheer determination and excellent team work. The individual heroics of youngsters like V V S Laxman, Rahul Dravid and Harbhajan Singh, under the dynamic captaincy of Sourav Ganguly, fully deserve our praise.

"This is an historic event not only in the annals of Indian cricket, but also in international cricket. We have proved we have the talent and ability to fight back," Muthiah said.

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