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John Wright reflects on India's improbable 2001 Eden Gardens Test victory against Australia. He highlights the sensational partnership of VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid, and Harbhajan Singh's bowling heroics. The win injected immense self-belief into the team, paving the way for future overseas successes.
In the cauldron that was the Eden Gardens in March 2001, John Wright — the first foreigner to coach India — witnessed the ebb and flow of the Test, with all its drama, emotion and sheer improbability. Twenty-five years later, the New Zealander tells TOI from Christchurch, of the pressure, the tactical decisions and the far-reaching impact of beating Australia. When you look back at that Eden Gardens Test, 25 years later, what stands out the most for you?
I can't believe it's 25 years already! I had never seen crowds like that before. It was packed to the rafters.
Things looked bleak for us on Day 3. But then came that incredible turnaround over the next two days, thanks largely to that sensational partnership between VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid. It eventually culminated in Harbhajan Singh’s bowling heroics on the final day.
The pressure on us was enormous. Australia were the world champions and they had been winning everything. What were the circumstances around the Indian team before that match?
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