Nobody knows how they did it, but the Indians litreally pierced through their Pandora’s box in the third Test against Australia at Sydney. Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami, and Ishant Sharma were already out of the third Test. Adding to that, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, and Hanuma Vihari picked up an injury during the match. The Australian crowd made the situation worse with their racial slurs on Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami. Despite all the odds, the brave Indians dug their heels deep in the Australian soil and clinched a draw out of the hideous situation.
The heroic efforts of the Indians were massively applauded all over the social-media. Nevertheless, where there is ‘good’, there is a large possibility you might end up finding the ‘bad’ at the same place as well. While lacs of Indian fans were glorifying the efforts of the Indians, there were some “Men in Blue” fans who thought that the “intent” shown by visitors fell short. A couple of fans, including the former chairman of the Indian Premier League, Rajiv Shukla criticised the Indian team for playing too slow and not going for the win against the Baggy Greens.
Let’s have a look at what the critics have to say about the draw at Sydney
Actually the middle order could have performed little better and we would have won the match. @BCCI
— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) January 11, 2021
Well, Mr. Rajiv Shukla was disappointed with the approach of the Indians. As it will be safe to say that he was the chairman of the IPL for a reason and somewhere confused the longest-format of the game with the shorted one. Nevertheless, fans didn’t go easy on the Indian politician as they thrashed the 61-year-old for his cold statement.
Typical Indian parent
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) January 11, 2021
Sir aap bina injury k bhi Hanuma Vihari ki tarah nahi daud sakte aur gyaan bhramhand ka de rahe 🤷🏻♂️
— mthn lawyer (@Being_Humor) January 11, 2021
However, few others supported Rajiv Shukla’s claims.
What the hell is wrong with you mate @Hanumavihari ? If you can’t bloody run just try to to hit some boundaries buddy. Even if we draw the match we technically lost the match as there was a clear chance of winning. You are good for nothing mate. @bhogleharsha
— Laxmikanth G (@lgorityala) January 11, 2021
Successfully wasted a chance to win the match and thus the series. We would have been celebrating the series victory by now 😎. Well tried @RishabhPant17 @cheteshwar1 and @ashwinravi99. BTW, why most of our players are getting injured more often. It is very annoying though 🙄
— Laxmikanth G (@lgorityala) January 11, 2021
No he is right.. Just 70 more runs were needed and every point is crucial for Test championship. They could have played some shots. It was not that tough wicket.
— Shailesh D. Pol (@ShaileshDPol2) January 11, 2021
