BENGALURU: A team without their superstars pulling off a commanding 4-1 series victory against an equally fresh Australian T20 squad may not have been significant if not for the 2024 T20 World Cup. The five-match face-off was crucial for India, and the Suryakumar Yadav-led home team made a telling statement of talent and temperament.
From the form of opener Ruturaj Gaikwad to the fearless hitting of Rinku Singh and the guile of spinners Ravi Bishnoi and Axar Patel, there were plenty of takeaways. TOI takes a look at the performers of the series, which concluded here on Sunday night.