India registered a historic Test series win over Australia on their home turf last year. World Cup 1983, World Championship of Cricket 1985 - this is as big, or even bigger, because it is in the truest (Test) format of the game. It’s Test cricket, which is meant to be the toughest”. Shastri was extensively trolled for his remarks in the aftermath of the drawn Sydney Test that ensured a 2-1 series win for India. Because Test cricket is the purest form and we came to Australia as heavy weight champions of Test cricket, home and away.

Source: Hindustan Times February 05, 2019 13:18 UTC