Australia tour of India, 2008

West Indian captain Chris Gayle Wednesday said Australia's Test series defeat in India could be a turning point in international cricket that will make the game better.

Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting Tuesday said his team had to put their loss to India behind them as quickly as possible, as he defended his captaincy during the series.

Batsman Sourav Ganguly ended his illustrious international career here on Monday on a contented note, saying he saw a bright future for Indian cricket.

Former cricket greats and the media on Tuesday celebrated India's Test series win over Australia, saying Mahendra Dhoni's team had changed the world order.

Australia captain Ricky Ponting on Monday defended his controversial decision to use part-time bowlers at a crucial stage in the fourth and final Test against India here.

Saurav Ganguly signed off from test cricket in style on Monday by captaining a victorious India side in the latter stages of his farewell match.

Australia have realised just how high their standards must be if they are to retain their world supremacy following a 2-0 series loss to India, captain Ricky Ponting said on Monday.

Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland said Monday he will seek an explanation from Test captain Ricky Ponting over his much-criticised bowling tactics in the final Test against India.

Australian press Monday criticised Ricky Ponting for worrying more about his own threatened suspension than his team's chances of levelling the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India.

Australia coach Tim Nielsen stood by skipper Ricky Ponting's decision to use part-timers to step up the over rate instead of bringing on his fast bowlers after they had India in trouble in the final test on Sunday.