India vs Australia: Twitter reacts as determined India secure draw on Day 5

India displayed remarkable character on Day 5 to secure a thrilling draw in the third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground against Australia. After getting off to a horror start and losing skipper Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant who was promoted up the order came out all guns blazing and powered his way to a 97 along with the calm and composed Cheteshwar Pujara.

After the duo’s dismissal, just as Australia looked to be favorites to win, the dogged partnership of Hanuma Vihari and Ravichandran Ashwin who survived for over 3 hours together led India to safety. It is now all to play for in the fourth Test at The Gabba in Brisbane with the series all square at 1-1. Following the end of the third Test, cricketers and fans took to Twitter to send in their reactions.

Twitter reacts to India’s blockathon on Day 5

'Cometh the hour, cometh the man, and cometh the team'. Extremely proud of #TeamIndia for putting up a fight on Day 5. Special mention to @RishabhPant17, @Hanumavihari, @cheteshwar1 & @ashwinravi99. Well done, guys! Hello Brisbane ?? #AUSvsIND
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) January 11, 2021

In the series so far, the other important difference maker is quite evident. “Catches do win you Matches”. Without taking any credit away from our batters. Hats off to the resilience ? #AUSvIND
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) January 11, 2021

This is many many wins combined. Respect. Physical and mental both battles won. More racist barbs, more answers on the pitch. Well played Team India. #AUSvsIND
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) January 11, 2021

My Man Of The Match is #TeamIndia. Terrific, heroic performance to draw the Test. Great show of skill, resolve, commitment and character. Among the best match saving efforts seen. Take a bow guys!
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) January 11, 2021

Broken thumb, bruised elbow, torn hamstring, body blows – yet this amazing fight back! India has seen many victories overseas but this DRAW will never be forgotten @RishabhPant17 @imjadeja @ashwinravi99 @Hanumavihari @cheteshwar1 @ajinkyarahane88 @ImRo45 @RealShubmanGill #INDvAUS
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) January 11, 2021

PHEW!!! Ok folks, everyone’s allowed to move around again … Thanks for not moving from your seats the last two hours !! And oh, it’s also safe to tweet without running risk of ‘tune jinx kar diya’ trolling … ? #IndvAus
— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) January 11, 2021

Who said Test Cricket is boring? #AUSvsIND
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 11, 2021

Big shout out to the four heroes from today. Pant told the Australians it’s not over yet, Pujara made them work hard and the duo of Ashwin and Vihari never gave up even in pain. Mighty proud as an Indian cricket fan. Extremely happy. #AusvInd
— Ajith Ramamurthy (@Ajith_tweets) 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

Am standing and applauding Vihari & Ashwin. This has been one of the most spectacular, brave and resilient partnerships I’ve had the privilege of watching ? #RealSteel #AUSvIND @Hanumavihari @ashwinravi99 pic.twitter.com/7KrfrtVwxf
— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) January 11, 2021

Down to nine and a half men, India defies Australia’s best bowling attack to WIN a draw. Against all odds wouldn’t find a better example in recent times.. Oh Test Cricket, thou shall forever remain cricket’s greatest romance. #IndvAus Taking a bow @ashwinravi99 @Hanumavihari ??
— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) January 11, 2021

Thank god #Pujara didn't showed his intent like most of the Twitter warriors. #AUSvsIND #AUSvINDtest #Pujara
— Devendra Pandey ? (@pdevendra) January 11, 2021

This is longest India batted in a fourth innings since 1979 #AUSvIND #AUSvsIND #AUSvINDtest
— Monty Panesar (@zkp_scroll) January 11, 2021

Well was glued to @7Cricket coverage of the Test. Well done to India under immense pressure to gain a draw. Cannot wait till Friday for the final match. Have loved this series #AUSvIND
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) January 11, 2021

What an incredibly special performance by this Indian team ???? #AUSvsIND #vihari #Ashwin
— Ajit Agarkar (@imAagarkar) January 11, 2021

Let your gloves do the talking. Period. #Vihari #Pant https://t.co/J12L4BTlpF
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 11, 2021

Test Cricket at its best , #TeamIndia should feel this one like a win ,morally atleast ..to say the least #AUSvsIND
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) January 11, 2021

Incredible India ?? #AusvInd #Proud
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 11, 2021

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