The third Test between Australia and India saw players from both squads get involved in a heated war of words. During the final session of the last day’s play, when Ashwin was stitching a partnership with Hanuma Vihari, Paine decided to get under his skin. In his bid to distract Ashwin, Paine, decided to bring about a block in his concentration. “Can’t wait to get you to the Gabba, Ash,” Paine said and started the conversation. The off-spinner hit back with ferocity, saying that Paine would be playing his last series if the latter goes to India. “Can’t wait to get you to India, it’ll be your last series,” Ashwin said. Thereafter, Paine took to a bit of abusing, taking a sly dig at
Ashwin. “At least my teammates like me, d⋆⋆⋆⋆ead,” the Australian captain stated. Now, reacting on the same, Stuart Broad, the England fast bowler, said that banters are part and parcel of the game of cricket. However, the veteran all-rounder stated that Paine shouldn’t be getting away after using certain abusive words. Broad took to Twitter and wrote, “This is all a part of the game. The Test match battle but Painey won’t get away with that Language with the Laws above.”Ashwin was outstanding with the bat when India were chasing down 407 to win the Sydney Test. He put on an unbeaten 62-run stand with Vihari. He stayed unbeaten on 39 runs off 128 balls with the help of seven fours.
