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Cricket community hails India’s heroic feat at Sydney #IndiaNEWS #Feature
New Delhi: The unshakeable resolve despite their bruised bodies have earned the Ajinkya Rahane-led Indian team wholesome praise. The cricket community lauded them after the team snatched an unlikely draw in the third Test against Australia in Sydney.
Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting were among those who lauded the team for showing tremendous ‘fight and determination’. Hanuma Vihari (23 n o off 161b) and Ravichandran Ashwin (39 n o off 128b) batted out the entire evening session on day five. It helped India draw the game. The duo wore down Australia by batting for more than 42 overs at the SCG. Hanuma Vihari was battling a hamstring tear and Ravichandran Ashwin had taken a few hard hits to his ribs during the partnership.
“Really proud of #TeamIndia ! Special mention to @RishabhPant17 , @cheteshwar1 , @ashwinravi99 and @Hanumavihari for the roles they’ve played brilliantly. Any guesses in which dressing room the morale will be high? #OneTeam OneCause #AUSvIND,??? Tendulkar wrote on his Twitter handle.

Former India captain and BCCI President Sourav Ganguly said the game highlighted the importance of players with varied temperament and skills.
“Hope all of us realise the importance of pujara, pant and Ashwin in cricket teams. . Batting at 3 in test cricket against quality bowling is not always hitting through the line… Almost 400 Test wickets don’t come just like that. . Well fought india. . Time to win the series,??? Ganguly tweeted.
See link: twitter. com/SGanguly99/status/1348562493824618496
Former Australia skipper Ponting too was impressed with the way India fought back and didn’t let the Test slip away. “Loved the fight and determination of India all day today. Starting with Pant and Pujara, and then for Vihari and Ashwin to withstand Australia and look largely in control for most of the day was very impressive. Cant wait for Brisbane now. #AUSvIND,??? he tweeted.
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The art of Test-saving batsmanship displayed by Vihari and Ashwin brought to mind the dogged resistance which was the hallmark of the batting of Rahul Dravid, who turned 48 Monday.
Congratulating India for their ‘extraordinary’ effort, the game’s governing body (ICC) wrote: “A fitting birthday gift for Rahul Dravid. An extraordinary display of resistance, fight and patience by India today. ???
Former India opener Virender Sehwag termed the fight shown by India as ‘unbelievable’. “ Feel so so proud of the Team, Pant showed why he needs to b treated differently & d grit showed by Vihari, Pujara & Ashwin was unbelievable,??? Sehwag said in a tweet.