India registered a handsome 172-run victory over Australia in the fourth cricket Test to regain the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Nagpur. The 2-0 defeat is Australia's biggest under Ricky Ponting's captaincy. The match also marked the end of
Sourav Ganguly's eventful international career.
Pakistan's legendary spinner Abdul Qadir said that India is the "new Australia" of the cricket world after it blanked
Ricky Ponting's men 2-0 in the four- Test series.
Qadir, who is widely tipped to take over as Pakistan's new chief selector, said winning two Tests in a four-match series against Australia was a huge feat.
"I believe that India is now the new Australia of Test cricket. By beating the Aussies in the four-Test series, India has proved that it is now the world's best team," said Qadir.
But two of its greatest Test cricketers
Anil Kumble and Sourav Ganguly announced their retirements.
Qadir said India will miss their presence in the near future.
"I believe that both Kumble and Ganguly were two great assets of the Indian team and they will be missed in the coming months," he said.
Qadir said Pakistan, which is scheduled to host India in January-February for three Tests, five ODIs and a Twenty20 International, will have to give its best to be able to counter the rampaging Indians.
"India is in form and Pakistan will have to make a Herculean effort to beat them," he concluded.
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