The visitors, missing up to six first-team regulars, chased down a mammoth 328-run target on the fifth day of the fourth Test at the Gabba to win their second series Down Under in as many visits. That was Australia’s first defeat at the Gabba in three decades. Before that win, the visitors had eked out a valiant draw in the third Test in Sydney to keep the series all square heading into the decider.
Speaking to Ravichandran Ashwin on the spinner’s YouTube channel, Vaughan praised him for his banter with then Australian captain Tim Paine in Sydney as he hailed India’s series win.
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Many, including Vaughan, predicted a whitewash for India after they lost the first Test in Adelaide, where they were bowled out for 36, and captain Virat Kohli returning home on paternity leave.
However, the visitors unexpected drew level in Melbourne before breaching Australia’s fortress Gabba after a heroic draw in Sydney.
England got their selection wrong, didn’t do the basics well - Michael Vaughan on Ashes drubbing
While India had a historic triumph in Australia, England’s fortunes were different when they toured Down Under late last year. Australia hammered England 4-0, with only some resolute blocking helping the visitors rescue a draw in Sydney to avoid a series whitewash.
Vaughan slammed the England team management for getting the selection wrong on several occasions and the team not doing the basics right. He said:
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