AUS vs IND 4th Test: Virat Kohli hails ‘excellent’ Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur after heroics on Day 3

Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Virat Kohli heaped reward on Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur after the duo batted India out of hassle on Day 3 of the Brisbane Test in opposition to Australia.
Indian captain Virat Kohli heaped reward on Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur after the duo heroically batted India out of hassle on Day 3 of the fourth Test in opposition to Australia in Brisbane.
With India reeling at 186/6, Sundar and Thakur added 123 runs for the seventh-wicket partnership, breaking the Indian file for the very best partnership for the wicket at The Gabba. The duo additionally secured a third-highest partnership in opposition to Australia on the venue within the longest format of the sport. 

While Thakur scored 67 and ended as India’s highest run-scorer within the innings, Sundar was dismissed on 62.
Kohli, who’s at the moment in India on paternity go away, took to Twitter to hail the duo. “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!” wrote the Indian captain.

Outstanding software and perception by @Sundarwashi5 and @imShard. This is what check cricket is all about. Washy prime composure on debut and tula parat maanla re Thakur! 👏👌— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 17, 2021

In the absence of Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane is main the Indian staff in Australia. In his captaincy, India made a exceptional comeback after the loss in Adelaide to defeat the hosts in Melbourne, and held Australia to a draw within the third Test in Sydney.
The four-match sequence is at the moment degree at 1-1. India want a win or a draw within the Brisbane Test to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.