Team India showcased remarkable resilience in the Day 5 of third Test, pulling off a historic draw at the Sydney Cricket Ground. With Aussies needing eight wickets on the final day and Ravindra Jadeja, Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant sustaining injuries, Tim Paine's men looked all set to cross the line. To the contrary, they scalped mere three wickets in the entire day as India saved the game. While Pat Cummins and other Aussie bowlers toiled hard to get wickets, Steve Smith allegedly played some mind games to distract the visitors. During the first session's drinks break, the former Aussie captain was caught on the stump camera scuffing up the Rishabh Pant's guard on purpose. India vs Australia Stat Highlights 3rd Test 2021 Day 5.

The wicket-keeper had to mark out his guard all over again after the action resumed. Although the incident didn't affect Pant much as he played a brilliant 97-run knock, fans were not impressed by Smith's 'dirty tactics.' The video of Smith's antics went viral on social media as netizens slammed the Aussie batsmen left, right and center. While several recalled the infamous sandpaper-gate saga, many also reminded Smith Virat Kohli's gesture towards him during the 2019 World Cup. Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Wasim Jaffer & Other Netizens Hail Hanuma Vihari & Ravi Ashwin.

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Meanwhile, the four-match series remains levelled at 1-1 with the Sydney Test resulting in a draw.  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 many positives to take out, injuries to Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant and Hanuma Vihari might hinder their chances. On the other hand, Aussies will continue to field their full-strength team.

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