India pulled off a remarkable effort on the fifth day in Sydney, with partnerships, first Rishabh Pant and Cheteshwar Pujara and later Hanuma Vihari and R Ashwin, ensuring the series remained level at 1-1 with one Test to go.
Bruised. Broken. But never short of character. Really happy with how the boys fought till the end. Lots to learn and improve as we look forward to Brisbane now. pic.twitter.com/4VBZGCvbnp
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) January 11, 2021
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. Can't wait for Brisbane now. #AUSvIND
— Ricky Ponting AO (@RickyPonting) January 11, 2021
Proud of the courage and character shown by the team
— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) January 11, 2021
Looking forward to the next challenge!#AUSvIND #TestCricketAtItsBest pic.twitter.com/4ucBEselUW
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 @bcci
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) January 11, 2021
Hard work truly pays off . Happy to contribute to the team. Well done boys. On to Brisbane. @BCCI pic.twitter.com/RIhpNUsFoI
— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) January 11, 2021
Bloody Love Test Cricket ... This Indian team have shown in the last 2 Tests Great skill but more so much more mental resilience ... btw I believe @RishabhPant17 is a special player who will have a period of dominance in all formats soon !! #AUSvsIND
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 11, 2021
Doesn't matter if you are bruised and battered, just hang in there and you will have an opportunity to fight another day!! Test cricket teaches you life!! #SydneyTest A big thanks to my team and well wishers. pic.twitter.com/nBk50tZMK4
— Ashwin (@ashwinravi99) January 11, 2021
Instant tears!! Thanks for being there with me through all this https://t.co/aauA4Bg7Dy
— Ashwin (@ashwinravi99) January 11, 2021
Never giving up. Never backing down from a challenge. Great character and resilience displayed by the team.#TestCricket at its best! #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/l8CtOppu6q
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) January 11, 2021
That was as epic as it can get ! Way to go Team India @BCCI @ashwinravi99 , @RishabhPant17 @cheteshwar1 @Hanumavihari & all the bowlers! #mentaltoughness pic.twitter.com/f3Ux6oLZ8G
— Murali Vijay (@mvj888) January 11, 2021
A win or a loss defines the result in a test match... but an effort like this defines the character of the team. Resilience, defiance, mental strength and skill at its best. Well done India. Well done to all as they rose to the occasion.Test at its best.Brilliant! @BCCI #INDvAUS
— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) January 11, 2021
What an amazing test series this is between Aust & India. Today's test cricket was brilliant & I cannot compliment India enough on their courageous approach & their effort today, just outstanding. Both sides gave it everything they had at the SCG today. Gotta love test cricket
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) January 11, 2021
What a test...India have shown remarkable resilience and fight to keep the series very much alive! #AUSvIND
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) January 11, 2021
Really proud of #TeamIndia!
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 11, 2021
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?#OneTeamOneCause #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/hG60Iy6Lva
Excellent test match cricket. Great resilience on display by Team India . Both @Hanumavihari @ashwinravi99 showed grit, determination and courage . An entertaining partnership between @RishabhPant17 and @cheteshwar1 . Playing for country is always so special .
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) January 11, 2021
Heartening to see the fight showed by @Hanumavihari who batted with an injury and @ashwinravi99 who showed a lot of character to draw the test match. Kudos to team India for playing tough cricket. Test cricket at its best! @bcci #INDvAUS
— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R) January 11, 2021
Well done Indian Cricket Team
— Kapil Dev (@therealkapildev) January 11, 2021
Aap ka Jawab nahi @BCCI @RaviShastriOfc @ajinkyarahane88