India's Historic January 19: Dual Test Victories Against Australia in Perth and Brisbane

• January 19 marks two of India's greatest Test victories against Australia on Australian soil, in Perth (2008) and Brisbane (2021).
• In 2008, India, led by Anil Kumble, defeated a dominant Australian side by 72 runs at the WACA in Perth, becoming the first team to beat them at home in five years.
• Key performances in Perth included Rahul Dravid (93), Sachin Tendulkar (71), RP Singh (4/68), and VVS Laxman (79).
• In 2021, an injury-hit Indian team, under Ajinkya Rahane, breached Australia's 32-year unbeaten Gabba fortress, chasing down 328.
• The Brisbane victory featured crucial contributions from Shubman Gill (91), Cheteshwar Pujara (56), Rishabh Pant (89*), and bowlers Mohammed Siraj (5/73), Shardul Thakur (67, 4/61), and Washington Sundar (62).

Why It Matters: India achieved two historic Test wins against Australia on January 19, showcasing resilience and belief.