Cricket lovers celebrate first cricket Test win in South Africa
India won the opening match of the series in Johannesburg by 123 runs shortly before lunch on the fourth day.
Rajeev Shukla, Vice- President of Board of Cricket Control of India (BCCI) congratulated the team on its performance.
"This is the match we have won in South Africa and that too by a huge margin. I believe the whole team deserves congratulations and on behalf of the president of the BCCI and on behalf of the BCCI, I congratulate the team. I feel this is a very happy day for the people of the country," Shukla, said.
Former Indian all-rounder Kapil Dev also wished to the team well, and said it was a time to celebrate.
"For the last two-three years, I have not seen such cricket. I think it is a very big day for Indian cricket team. We should all celebrate," said Dev.
Celebrations were also in full swing at the residence of the fast-bowler S. Sreesanth, who was declared the 'Man of the Match' for claiming eight wickets.
Sreesanth's proud parents thanked God and the Indian team for their son's excellent performance.
"I am very proud of my son, glad to hear that he became the 'Man of the Match', after so long. This performance is out of God's grace," said Santha Kumar, his father.
Savitri Devi, his mother, said that no individual was responsible for the victory, adding it was a result created by team effort.
"I am sure it is a team effort. Full team support he got, not only one person, coach, especially captain, team members, everyone helped," said Savitri Devi.
The result marked a dramatic departure from the pattern established in the one-day series between the teams, which South Africa won 4-0.
South Africa, who needed 402 to win, was dismissed for 278 in their second innings.
Leg-spinner Kumble took three for 54 and left-arm fast bowler Khan claimed three for 79.
The win came for India in its 10th Test match in South Africa since their inaugural series in the country in 1992-93.
The second Test in the three-match series starts in Durban on the Boxing Day-- December 26. (ANI)
New Delhi / Mumbai, Dec. 19 (ANI): Cricket fans celebrated India's historic first cricket Test win against South Africa on Monday with full enthusiasm.India won the opening match of the series in Johannesburg by 123 runs shortly before lunch on the fourth day.Rajeev Shukla, Vice- President of Board of Cricket Control of India (BCCI) congratulated the team on its performance."This is the match we have won in South Africa and that too by a huge margin. I believe the whole team deserves congratulations and on behalf of the president of the BCCI and on behalf of the BCCI, I congratulate the team. I feel this is a very happy day for the people of the country," Shukla, said.Former Indian all-rounder Kapil Dev also wished to the team well, and said it was a time to celebrate."For the last two-three years, I have not seen such cricket. I think it is a very big day for Indian cricket team. We should all celebrate," said Dev.Celebrations were also in full swing at the residence of the fast-bowler S. Sreesanth, who was declared the 'Man of the Match' for claiming eight wickets.Sreesanth's proud parents thanked God and the Indian team for their son's excellent performance."I am very proud of my son, glad to hear that he became the 'Man of the Match', after so long. This performance is out of God's grace," said Santha Kumar, his father.Savitri Devi, his mother, said that no individual was responsible for the victory, adding it was a result created by team effort."I am sure it is a team effort. Full team support he got, not only one person, coach, especially captain, team members, everyone helped," said Savitri Devi.The result marked a dramatic departure from the pattern established in the one-day series between the teams, which South Africa won 4-0.South Africa, who needed 402 to win, was dismissed for 278 in their second innings.Leg-spinner Kumble took three for 54 and left-arm fast bowler Khan claimed three for 79.The win came for India in its 10th Test match in South Africa since their inaugural series in the country in 1992-93.The second Test in the three-match series starts in Durban on the Boxing Day-- December 26. (ANI)
The Indian cricket team has finally won a  match in South Africa for the first time ever.

Having set the homeside 402 to win, South Africa was all out for 278, India winning by 123 runs and going one-nil up in the three match series.

Paceman  was one of the heroes for India taking 3/59 after his 5/40 in the first innings.  picked up 3/79 while leg spinner  finished with 3/54.

 made a valiant 97 before being second last man out, bowled by Kumble.

It is a great result for captain  and coach . The former Australian captain has been criticised in the past week by former Indian greats  and .

The Second Test starts on  in .