It is the first time that two double hundreds have been scored in one innings for India

Opener Gautam Gambhir and VVS Laxman scored a majestic double hundreds and it is first time that two double hundreds are scored in an innings for India.

Wristy VVS Laxman hit a magnificent 200 not out against Australian after a long seven years gap. Laxman scored a massive 281 against the same Australians to secure Indians a stunning victory that too after being asked for follow on. India came back strongly and even won the series from one down. Laxman and Gambhir have partnered 278 runs for the 4th wicket. Laxman further criticized the media for the debate about whether the senior’s must quit paving the way for youngsters. Laxman himself turns 34. Laxman further predicted that Australian batsmen would struggle on Friday at the hands of experience Indian bowling attack.

Gambhir was the first to score his first chance less double century before his senior partner reached his coveted score. His 110 runs were come in boundaries in 380 balls.

Earlier Sachin Tendulkar too scored brisk 68 runs to instill confidence among other players. Skipper Anil Kumble (45), Dhoni (27) and Zaheer Khan (28) chipped in with some useful contributions.

Indians declared their innings for 613/7 and Australians were 50 for no loss.

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