Indian skipper Virat Kohli lauded the efforts of Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur as they batted India back into the Test match after being 186 for 6 at point in their innings. Despite not being in the action, Indian skipper Virat Kohli is keeping a close on the Test series from back home. Virat Kohli who just became a proud father recently congratulated both Shardul and Sundar on their century stand on Day 3.
“Outstanding application and belief by @Sundarwashi5 and @imShard. This is what test cricket is all about. Washy top composure on debut and tula parat maanla re Thakur” tweeted the Indian skipper which became viral in a jiffy. It received over 15000 retweets in a span of few hours and over 1000 comments and 161K ‘Heart’ reactions.
Virat Kohli Tweets In Marathi To Congratulate Sundar-Shardul Stand
Outstanding application and belief by @Sundarwashi5 and @imShard. This is what test cricket is all about. Washy top composure on debut and tula parat maanla re Thakur! 👏👌
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 17, 2021
Shardul Thakur (67) joined Washington Sundar (62) with the Indians reeling at 186/6 after the fall of Pant for 23. The duo then added 123 off 217 to stage a memorable fightback and bringing the visitors back in the game in the process. Both the Indian batsmen frustrated the Australian bowlers with every run they scored in that partnership.
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Reactions came in from former Indian cricketers as well. Virender Sehwag and VVS Laxman lauded the effort of the youngsters against the Australian pace trio of Josh Hazelwood, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins.
VVS Laxman captioned his latest post and wrote, “Congrats @Sundarwashi5 & @imShard on ur maiden Test 50’s. Loved the fight, technique and will power you both exhibited. Also a good example for young bowlers to work on their batting as you never know when your contribution with the bat will help the team.”
Congrats @Sundarwashi5 & @imShard on ur maiden Test 50’s. Loved the fight, technique and will power you both exhibited. Also a good example for young bowlers to work on their batting as you never know when your contribution with the bat will help the team. #AUSvIND
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 17, 2021
Even Virender Sehwag tweeted and wrote, “If there is one word to describe the courage of this Indian team, it’s Dabanng. So daring and brave. Ati Sundar Thakur”
If there is one word to describe the courage of this Indian team, it’s Dabanng. So daring and brave. Ati Sundar Thakur .
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 17, 2021
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