Team India defied all the odds on the Day five of the third Test, securing a historic draw at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). With Australia needing eight wickets on the final day and the likes of Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant and Hanuma Vihari sustaining injuries, India's defeat looked a mere formality. However, Ajinkya Rahane's troop showcased remarkable resilience and lost just three wickets in final day. Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin played a crucial role in taking his side to safety but with the bat this time.  He survived as many as 128 deliveries, scoring 39 runs, to shatter Australia's hopes of winning the game. Ashwin's wife, Prithi was highly enthralled as she cheered her husband's resilience on Twitter. India vs Australia Stat Highlights 3rd Test 2021 Day 5.

Notably, he came to bat at number seven as Ravindra Jadeja fractured his thumb earlier in the game. In fact, Ashwin himself was in in 'unbelievable pain' ahead of day's play as mentioned by his wife Prithi. "The man went to bed last night with a terrible back tweak and in unbelievable pain. He could not stand up straight when he woke up this morning. Could not bend down to tie his shoe laces. I am amazed at what @ashwinravi99 pulled off today," she tweeted.  India vs Australia 3rd Test 2021 Day 5 Highlights.

Prithi Praising Her Hubby!!

The off-spinner also got emotional after coming across his wife's post as he made a heartfelt response. "Instant tears!! Loudly crying faceThanks for being there with me through all this," he wrote while retweeting Prithi's post.

R Ashwin in Tears!!

With the third Test ending in draw, the four-match series remained poised at 1-1. The action now shifts to the Gabba in Brisbane where the fourth and final game will be played. The game gets underway on January 15, and both teams will be determined to get the favourable result. While the visitors have a lot of positives to take out, injuries to Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant and Hanuma Vihari might hinder their chances.

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