Image: Sourav Ganguly sends a bold warning to Australia / © Outlook India
Team India’s dominant all-round performance in the first Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the Optus Stadium in Perth shocked Australian cricket. The victory overturned pre-series predictions, as many had expected Australia to easily defeat India. Instead, it was the Indian team that delivered a powerful and unexpected display.
India’s emphatic 295 runs victory in the Perth Test was led by Jasprit Bumrah’s fiery captaincy and impressive bowling, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s brilliant debut century and Virat Kohli’s masterful performance. The Australian team, which had underestimated India, was left stunned by the dominant all-round display from the visitors. On the win, Ganguly has said that:
“Obviously there were media reports in Australia that ‘we will blow them away.’ Look who has blown them away in the first Test. Indian cricket has enormous talent, and this is for Australia: Play well, otherwise, it’s going to be a long series for you.”
This impressive victory followed India’s disappointing 3-0 loss to New Zealand at home and Sourav Ganguly believes it marks the beginning of India’s dominance on Australian soil in the series.