India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is one of the most eloquent cricketers and his reply to Australia captain Tim Paine's 'banter' on Day 5 of the third Test at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) won plaudits.
As Ravichandran Ashwin and Hanuma Vihari defied the Australian attack, Tim Paine tried to provoke the Indians by employing a verbal barrage
India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is one of the most eloquent cricketers and his reply to Australia captain Tim Paine's 'banter' on Day 5 of the third Test at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) won plaudits.
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Injury-hit India produced a stunning fightback to draw the SCG Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series with Ashwin playing his part, as a batsman. He and hamstrung Hanuma Vihari batted more than 42 overs to secure a draw for the ages.
During his 128-ball innings for 39 runs, Ashwin faced a volley of verbal abuse from desperate Aussies, including one from skipper Tim Paine during a Nathan Lyon over.
As reported in Australian and Indian media, Paine started by saying, "I can't wait to get you to the Gabba, Ash, I'll tell you what, woohoo." To this Ashwin replied, 바카라Just like we want to get you to India. That will be your last series.바카라
Then it got uglier.
바카라Maybe. Are you a selector here as well?바카라 Paine replied, adding, 바카라At least my teammates like me, d**khead. I바카라ve got a lot more Indian friends than you do. 바카라Even your teammates think you바카라re a goose. Don바카라t they? Every one of them."
Ashwin, like a seasoned pro, waited for Paine to stop talking before taking guard for the next delivery. And he said, 바카라Tell me when you바카라re done."
But that's only a part of the heated exchange as Paine continued, invoking IPL and his performance against India in India.
바카라How many IPL teams wanted you when you asked every single one of them to have you?바카라 Paine added. 바카라If you captain, 바카라Oh coming from captain바카라."
Paine continued two balls later: 바카라I바카라ve already played a series in India 바카라 can바카라t remember my average, 60 something.바카라
In between, Aussie batsman Matthew Wade was also heard saying, 바카라Just don바카라t end up with a broken rib바카라.
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The incident became one of the big talking points but both the players were seen walking together in a jovial mood after both teams shook end with still an over left in the match.
Here are some reactions, including the one from England fast bowler Stuart Broad:
The four-match series remains locked 1-1 after three matches, and the fourth and final Test will be played in Brisbane, starting January 15.