On this day in 2001, VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid put together a convincing display of batting to set up one of India’s most famous Test wins. Made to chase by Australia at the Eden Gardens, Laxman and Dravid batted throughout the fourth day, as India pushed Australia to a commanding position. Laxman started the day at 109 and finished at 275, while Dravid went from 7 to 155. Their partnership eventually allowed India to register only a third Test victory, which was followed.
Both took India on a rare day of Test cricket between 254/4 to 589/4 when two batsmen watched the entire day.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) wrote in a tweet on Sunday, “## ThisDay, VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid made a great comeback against Australia at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.”
Indian Capital League franchise Delhi Capital said in a tweet, “Before long #TeamIndia had made stories of a comeback to cricket a habit, a very special wall was built at the #OnThisDay in Eden Gardens in 2001. . ” “The foundation of which has led to many inspiring test performances by India since then.”
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Cricket Australia also paid tribute, as did Delhi Challengers IPL rivals Royal Challengers Bangalore.
#this day In 2001, VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid made a notable comeback against Australia at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. #Temindia pic.twitter.com/YhECLzLW4Q
– BCCI (@BCCI) March 14, 2021
A few years before today, VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid battered Australia’s tables, batting on the fourth day of the Eden Gardens Test.
The pair’s first career was dominated by injury and illness, even to take their place in the XI https://t.co/qk9VF4fpYU pic.twitter.com/OQaUAaOLuO
– cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) March 14, 2021
long before #Temindia It made a habit of writing stories of a comeback to cricket, a very special wall of bailiff was built. #this dayIn 2001 at the Garden of Eden
The foundation of which has since led to many inspiring test performances by India. pic.twitter.com/4p2SXUvPlP
– Delhi Capitals (@ Delhi) March 14, 2021
When historians write about a turning point in Indian cricket history, there may be very few moments that can make it better. #this day In, VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid batted all day against Australian team at Eden Gardens#PlayBold pic.twitter.com/Ji5pWC8TFK
– Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) March 14, 2021
Laxman scored 281, while Dravid scored 180, before India announced a target of 384 for Australia on day 5.38, despite an innings of 74 from visitors, Harbhajan Singh – who also became the first Indian in Australia. Hattrick in the Test in his first innings – through his batting lineup with six wickets.
India won the match by 171 runs to tie the series 1–1.
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