Hanuma Vihari and Ravichandran Ashwin's marathon three hour batting might have yielded only 62 runs, but the two won hearts of our Bollywood celebs with their grit and determination. Hanuma Vihari injured his hamstring and did not run singles or doubles during his stay. Ashwin copped blows on his body from the hostile bowling by the Australians. The duo also dealt with sledging and gamesmanship from Australia, particularly from captain Tim Paine who was slammed for the language he used against Ashwin.
Earlier in the day, wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant scored a quickfire 97 to change the momentum of the game and give India a shot at victory chasing a mammoth 407 target set by Australia. Pant, alongside the diligent Cheteshwar Pujara (77), took control of the game in the first session before the new ball was taken. Celebrities took to social media to congratulate team India hailing their strong defiance against the toughest bowling attack in the world. Let us have a look at some of their reactions.
