Thereis a jalandhar connection to team India’s memorable win today at Gabba as thehelmets worn by a number of players from the Indian cricket team includingRishabh Pant and Cheteshwar Pujara, was manufactured here in Jalandhar with thename Shrey Sports helmets.
Thisseries has been a tough one for India as multiple players were injured, butwhat kept them going despite the world-class bowling attack of the Kangaroos,was undoubtedly helmets.
RaghavKohli, owner of Shrey Sports, in conversation with True Scoop, expressedhappiness over India’s win on Australian soil. He congratulated the team forbreaking Australia's record of being unbeaten at the Gabba, Brisbane since1988.
Kohlisaid that the main product of their firm is cricket helmet and a number ofplayers from the Indian cricket team, including Virat Kohli, Mahender SinghDhoni, Shikhar Dhawan and many International players wear Shrey Sports helmets.
Onthe manufacturing of the helmets, Raghav said that the company has kept pacewith modern demands, and has fought off bigger corporations when it comes toquality. He said that the helmet they make is probably the No. 1 helmet in theworld and more than 60 percent of players worldwide are using it at present.
Meanwhile,hailing team India's performance, Sourav Ganguly announced a whopping bonus ofRs 5 crore for team India.
BCCIPresident Sourav Ganguly took to Twitter and wrote, "Just a remarkablewin...To go to Australia and win a test series in this way ...will be remembered in the history ofindian cricket forever ..Bcci announces a 5 cr bonus for the team ..The valueof this win is beyond any number…..well done to every member of the touringparty."
Followingthis, wishes pour down from all around the world. India's Prime MinisterNarendra Modi took to Twitter and wrote, "We are all overjoyed at thesuccess of the Indian Cricket Team in Australia. Their remarkable energy andpassion was visible throughout. So was their stellar intent, remarkable gritand determination. Congratulations to the team! Best wishes for your futureendeavours."