BCCI lauds Indian team

Mumbai, Jan 31: The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Sunday congratulated the members of the tiol team for clinching the series against Australia. "It was a superlative performance from Team India to clinch the T20I series in Australia 3-0. I extend my heartiest congratulations to Dhoni and his men for doing the tion proud," BCCI president Shashank Manohar said in a statement. "With this clean-sweep, India are now the top-ranked team on the ICC Twenty20 Intertiol rankings. This victory will go a long way in boosting the young team’s confidence with the ICC World Twenty20 in sight." BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur said: “Team India displayed an immensely special brand of cricket to defeat Australia 3-0 in their own backyard. They not only took the series but also claimed the top spot on the ICC Twenty20 Intertiol Rankings. This win, combined with that of India women’s team has brought great joy to the tion.” IANS