Adelaide: When Richie Benaud took over as Australian captain in 1958, his main aim was to transform the team into a bunch of entertainers. Benaud encouraged his team to play the game for the spectators and told his boys to back themselves to score 400 runs in a day. Results were secondary; the primary goal was to thrill the crowd.

Ever since that moment, the Australian public has become accustomed and appreciated the attacking brand of cricket. The positive approach of the Indian batsmen towards chasing an imposing 364-run target in 98 overs on a turning Day Five Adelaide track was a performance that was welcomed and enjoyed by the Australian public.