New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah on Saturday congratulated tennis star Rohan Bopanna on winning the Australian Open doubles title and creating a record for becoming the oldest player to win a Grand Slam title in the Open Era of tennis.

The 43-year-old Bopanna and Matthew Ebden overwhelmed Italians Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori 7-6(0), 7-5 to clinch the Australian Open men's doubles crown at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.

Hailing the Australian Open champion, the BCCI Secretary said Bopanna has again proved that age is just a number.

"@rohanbopanna, at 43 years of age, achieves a historic milestone as the oldest man to secure a Grand Slam doubles title, showcasing his endurin...