Don't get too excited by India's win vs Australia; tactical flaws remain

During the 2003-04 tour, India - with the 'Fab Four', Virender Sehwag and Anil Kumble - nearly pulled off a series victory against a side led by the great Steve Waugh

It has taken 71 years for India – or any team from the subcontinent for that matter – to win a test series in Australia. When the Sydney test match was called off on Monday due to rain, the Indian team made history by sealing a well-deserved 2-1 win. If the weather had not intervened, it might as well have won 3-1.

Ironically, the Indian cricket team’s first overseas tour after independence was to Australia. The team, led by Lala Amarnath, was lauded more for its diversity than its performance on the field.

In a preview of the 1947-48 tour,