“It means a lot to us. I don’t know how to describe this, but our boys showed a lot of character and determination after the Adelaide Test. I’m really proud of each individual,” said India captain Ajinkya Rahane during the post-match presentation.

With the help of star batting performance by Shubman Gill (91) and Rishabh Pant (89), India overhauled the target of 328 with a couple of overs to spare. Australia fought tooth and nail but was unable to shake the Indian batting unit.

“The conversation between Pujara and me was that he would bat normal, and I would take it on. It was all about intent. Credit to Pujara, the way he handled the pressure was magnificent. Rishabh and Washington were very good at the end,” Rahane added.

“Taking 20 wickets was the key, so we opted for 5 bowlers. Sundar brought the balance in place of Jadeja. The intention was clear to play five bowlers. Siraj played two Tests, Saini just one, so it was inexperienced but the character shown by the bowlers and everyone else was incredible,” Rahane further added.

“We didn’t discuss anything about Adelaide. Just played wanted to play the remaining games with good attitude and character without worrying about the result,” the Indian captain further added.

However, for Tim Paine, the losing captain, he was “disappointed” with the result of the game.

“We were here to win the series, but we have just been outplayed by a disciplined and tough Indian side who fully deserve the series win. We have to look back over a lot of things, and we’ll go through it as a group, and we have been outplayed by a better side this series,” Paine said during the post-match presentation.

“There are many areas of improvement honestly. We wanted to set a bit over 300, and dangle a carrot for them to win the series. I thought India turned up today, wore balls on the head arm and chest, put their body in the line, so credit to them, they deserve the win. Keeping is a part of my job, and I have to get them right. Our bowlers did really well as well, it’s just credit to the Indian side for this terrific series,” the Australian captain added.

The last time the Fortress Gabba was breached was in November 1988 when the mighty West Indies beat Australia.