"I congratulate the Indians, particularly (V.V.S) Laxman and (Rahul) Dravid for a wonderful partnership. It was a great game of cricket." - The Australian PM said on the Seven television network

"Steve Waugh is a tremendously resilient captain and the blokes will be more determined than ever, and good luck to them." - The Australian Prime Minister to an Australian TV network

"We have everything to play for in the Chennai. It is going to be an exciting Test since it will decide the series." - On the third Test at Chennai in The Hindustan Times

"I think the Indians played tremendous cricket to come from behind and win the game. It was an exceptional effort to put on such a mammoth effort for batting the way they did." - In his column in The Hindustan Times

"Laxman's 281 was the best innings I have ever seen played against Australia. I cannot recall a better innings, especially since he was playing against probably the three best bowlers in the world - Glenn McGrath, Shane Warne and Jason Gillespie." - The stylish Australian batsman on VVS Laxman

"The next Test will be more evenly contested. I still believe that two off spinners should play. They can rotate among themselves along with a left arm spinner." - In his column

"The Indians played exceedingly well over the last three days to register an incredible win. It was a fantastic comeback by them, primarily because Laxman held the fort for ten hours. What a tremendous feat of concentration! He showed that his knock at the SCG was not a fluke." - The former Indian spinner on VVS Laxman