It was a memorable day for Indian cricket as Ravichandran Ashwin and Hanuma Vihari showed great resilience against the hosts as the duo batted with grit and determination to keep denying Australia a chance to clean up the Indian lower-order. A historic dr
It was a memorable day for Indian cricket as Ravichandran Ashwin and Hanuma Vihari showed great resilience against the hosts as the duo batted with grit and determination to keep denying Australia a chance to clean up the Indian lower-order. A historic dr
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India vs Australia: Indian fans are fuming on Twitter after drawn Sydney Test, these are the reasons

It was a memorable day for Indian cricket as Ravichandran Ashwin and Hanuma Vihari showed great resilience against the hosts as the duo batted with grit and determination to keep denying Australia a chance to clean up the Indian lower-order. A historic draw at SCG as India stay very much alive in the series ahead of the final Test.
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Despite the hard-earned draw, Indian cricket fans are angry at the Australians due to a variety of reasons and their displeasure is pouring out in plenty on Twitter. These are the reasons why the subcontinent is triggered following the Sydney Test. (Photo | AP)
Despite the hard-earned draw, Indian cricket fans are angry at the Australians due to a variety of reasons and their displeasure is pouring out in plenty on Twitter. These are the reasons why the subcontinent is triggered following the Sydney Test. (Photo | AP)
MATTHEW WADE'S SENSELESS THROWS: FIelding with a helmet on at short leg, Matthew Wade mocked an injured Hanuma Vihari and hit him twice with the ball from short range. (Photo | AP)
MATTHEW WADE'S SENSELESS THROWS: FIelding with a helmet on at short leg, Matthew Wade mocked an injured Hanuma Vihari and hit him twice with the ball from short range. (Photo | AP)
The videos of Wade claiming the ball and throwing it at an injured Vihari is circulated widely on social media. Fans are angry as Vihari was very much inside the crease and there was absolutely no reason for the Aussie to make the throw. (Photo | AP)
The videos of Wade claiming the ball and throwing it at an injured Vihari is circulated widely on social media. Fans are angry as Vihari was very much inside the crease and there was absolutely no reason for the Aussie to make the throw. (Photo | AP)
Here are some of the reactions.
Here are some of the reactions.
STEVE SMITH LACKING SPORTSMANSHIP: Smith faced severe criticism on social media on Monday after he was seen scuffing up the area around the batting crease on day five of the ongoing Pink Test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. (Photo | AP)
STEVE SMITH LACKING SPORTSMANSHIP: Smith faced severe criticism on social media on Monday after he was seen scuffing up the area around the batting crease on day five of the ongoing Pink Test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. (Photo | AP)
Here are some of the reactions.
Here are some of the reactions.
During the first session, the stump cams recorded members of the Australian side coming to the crease. Smith appeared to be using his feet to scuff the marks left by wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant. It then forced the batsman to take his guard all over again, reported Fox Sports. (Photo | AFP)
During the first session, the stump cams recorded members of the Australian side coming to the crease. Smith appeared to be using his feet to scuff the marks left by wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant. It then forced the batsman to take his guard all over again, reported Fox Sports. (Photo | AFP)
TIM PAINE'S SLEDGING: Unable to take wickets, Australia skipper Paine was seen trying his best to distract Ashwin and he was caught on stump mic as saying: 'Can't wait for you to reach Gabba, Ash.' (Photo | AP)
TIM PAINE'S SLEDGING: Unable to take wickets, Australia skipper Paine was seen trying his best to distract Ashwin and he was caught on stump mic as saying: 'Can't wait for you to reach Gabba, Ash.' (Photo | AP)
To this, Ashwin immediately responded: 'Can't wait for you to come to India as well, that would be your last series.' (Photo | AP)
To this, Ashwin immediately responded: 'Can't wait for you to come to India as well, that would be your last series.' (Photo | AP)
RACISM: Racial abuse once again reared its ugly head at the SCG when the Indian team management lodged an official complaint. According to team sources, it involves pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj, who pointed out that they were “racially abused” by a section of the crowd. (Photo | AP)
RACISM: Racial abuse once again reared its ugly head at the SCG when the Indian team management lodged an official complaint. According to team sources, it involves pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj, who pointed out that they were “racially abused” by a section of the crowd. (Photo | AP)
It is learnt that some of the spectators hurled abusive words at Siraj and Bumrah while they were stationed near the boundary ropes. Initially, not much of attention was given but as the day progressed the cuss words apparently took a racial turn. Photo | AP)
It is learnt that some of the spectators hurled abusive words at Siraj and Bumrah while they were stationed near the boundary ropes. Initially, not much of attention was given but as the day progressed the cuss words apparently took a racial turn. Photo | AP)
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