Image Source : GETTY IMAGES The Indian batsmen produced a herculean effort because the third Test in Sydney resulted in a draw.
Team India produced a heroic efficiency on the ultimate day of the third Test to power the sport to a attract Sydney. Despite going through an early setback in captain Ajinkya Rahane’s wicket, Rishabh Pant (97), Cheteshwar Pujara (77), Ravichandran Ashwin (39*) and Hanuma Vihari (23*) fought valiantly to safe a draw, making certain the collection stays degree at 1-1.
Chasing a mammoth goal of 407, India reached 334/5 after batting for 131 overs earlier than each the groups determined to shake arms on the ultimate day of the Test match. Vihari, who batted with a sore hamstring all through the course of his innings, confirmed nice resilience and remained unbeaten on 23 after going through 161 deliveries.
He was supported brilliantly by Ashwin who additionally suffered a variety of blows on his physique however did not throw away his wicket and remained not on 39 from 128 deliveries.
Earlier, Pant and Pujara shared a 148-run partnership for the fifth wicket after the guests misplaced skipper Ajinkya Rahane (4) very early within the day. The duo scored runs at a brisk tempo and actually, not solely put India able to attract the Test, but in addition gave the guests an unlikely hope of an unbelievable win.
As India secured an unimaginable attract Sydney, Twitter lauded the aspect’s effort:
Really happy with #TeamIndia!Special point out to @RishabhPant17, @cheteshwar1, @ashwinravi99 and @Hanumavihari for the roles they’ve performed brilliantly. Any guesses during which dressing room the morale might be excessive? 😀#OneTeamOneCause #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/hG60Iy6Lva— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 11, 2021
What a outstanding dedication confirmed by @ashwinravi99 & @hanumavihari and an excellent sport displayed by Team India with the collection presently at draw. Extremely happy with your sport immediately🙌 #AUSvINDtest pic.twitter.com/l9qUMmWBUO— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) January 11, 2021
Pic1 – Till Rishabh Pant was on the crease.Pic2- Pujara, Vihari and Ashwin.And the mix of those 2 made it a unbelievable Test Match. Feel so so happy with the Team,Pant confirmed why he must b handled in another way & d grit confirmed by Vihari, Pujara & Ashwin was unbelievable pic.twitter.com/aU3qN6O3JF— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 11, 2021
Test cricket.That’s it, that is the submit. pic.twitter.com/zI2YXsnvBb— ICC (@ICC) January 11, 2021
Loved the struggle and dedication of India all day immediately. Starting with Pant and Pujara, after which for Vihari and Ashwin to face up to Australia and look largely in management for a lot of the day was very spectacular. Can’t await Brisbane now. #AUSvIND— Ricky Ponting AO (@RickyPonting) January 11, 2021
Hats of to each @Hanumavihari and @ashwinravi99 to attract the take a look at! Rather a lot must be stated about vihari for his grit and dedication even after being injured! This knock is nearly as good as any hundred in take a look at cricket! Ashwin all the time had the expertise to be a predominant allrounder! #AUSvsIND— Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) January 11, 2021
What a outstanding efficiency by Team India. Once once more nice present of resilience beneath grave provocation, spate of accidents and several other key gamers lacking. Bravo! #AUSvsIND— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 11, 2021
What a take a look at…India have proven outstanding resilience and struggle to maintain the collection very a lot alive! #AUSvIND— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) January 11, 2021
