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'Always Been A Bit Of Thorn For Us': Australia Pacer Mitchell Starc's Unique Praise For Newly-Retired Ravichandran Ashwin

Australia pace bowler Mitchell Starc has paid a glorious tribute to the just-retired India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, saying he has been "a bit of a thorn" for their side in some of the memorable contests Down Under. Ashwin, India's premier off-spinner, on Wednesday surprised the cricketing world by announcing his retirement in the middle of the Test series against Australia. He retired from the game as the second-highest wicket-taker for India in Tests with 537 scalps from 106 matches, placing him only behind the legendary Anil Kumble (619 wickets).

Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon's Fantastic Gesture To R Ashwin, Present Him This After Retirement

Skipper Pat Cummins and top Aussie spinner Nathan Lyon on Wednesday presented a signed Australian Jersey to Ravichandran Ashwin as he bid adieu to cricket. It took many by surprise when Ashwin walked out with India captain Rohit Sharma to announce his international retirement. The signs were there for the fans to see when a camera caught Ashwin and Virat Kohli sharing a heartfelt moment on the last day of the Test. Ashwin was visibly emotional and Kohli embraced his friend, which made it clear that a big announcement was on the cards once the Test match ended.

'Rohit Sharma Will Step Down As India Captain If...': Sunil Gavaskar Drops Huge Bombshell

Legendary Indian cricket team captain Sunil Gavaskar made a massive claim that Rohit Sharma will likely step down from captaincy if his bad run of form continues. It has been a disappointing run for Rohit in the past few matches and it has led to criticism from both fans as well as experts. The move to push himself down to No. 6 in the batting order did not work as well as he failed to score big in the last two Test matches against Australia. Gavaskar, while speaking to ABC Sport, believed that Rohit will not wait for the selection committee to take any decision on his captaincy and will step down if his form does not improve in the next couple of matches in the five-match series to be held in Melbourne and Sydney.

Lyon questions India's top order after follow-on celebrations

Australia bowler Nathan Lyon said he was surprised by India's jubilant celebrations after the visitors avoided the follow-on in the third test in Brisbane and questioned whether the tourists' batters were up for the fight.

India's Reaction To Avoiding Follow-On In 3rd Australia Test Receives Big Verdict: "Can't Control..."

Australia's veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon said a few of his team members were surprised over the reaction of members of the Indian team over avoiding the follow-on on Day Four of the third Test at Gabba. At the Gabba, the last wicket partnership between Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep helped India avoid the follow-on and averted a potential innings defeat. As soon as Akash got a thick outside edge over gully for four off Pat Cummins, it led to jubilant reactions and high-fives amongst captain Rohit Sharma, head coach Gautam Gambhir and talismanic batter Virat Kohli.

Akash Deep Apologises Following Bizarre Exchange With Travis Head During Brisbane Test - Watch

Akash Deep apologised to Travis Head following a bizarre exchange on Day 5 of the third Test match between India and Australia in Brisbane on Wednesday. Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah looked quite confident at the start of the day's play and the former looked to play some aggressive shots against Nathan Lyon. While going for a slog sweep, Akash Deep missed the ball completely and it got stuck inside his pads. He quickly took it away and threw it on the ground. The Indian cricketer did not notice that Travis Head thought he will hand him the ball and that led to a chat with the Australian batter.

KL Rahul Floors Cricket World, Experts Bow Down To India Star's Gabba Show

Making the most of his elevated batting role in the Indian team, KL Rahul hit 84 runs off 139 balls to lay the foundation of India's fightback against Australia at the Gabba. While others like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Yashasvi Jaiswal gave away their wickets for cheap, Rahul showed the right mindset and attitude to deal with Australia's pace attack. Eventually, it was a heroic catch by Steve Smith, on the bowling of spinner Nathan Lyon that forced Rahul to head back to the pavilion.

Watch: Steve Smith Redeems Himself In Style, Takes A Stunner To Remove KL Rahul

The third Test between India and Australia was brutally marred with rain. Within three days, the match was halted multiple times due to the heavy rain Brisbane. However, the Australian always had an edge over India right from the very beginning. Asked to bat first, Australia posted 445 with Travis Head scoring 152. Later, India were reduced to 51/4 at stumps on Day 3. Later on Day 4, the fans witnessed a heroic redemption from Australian batter Steve Smith.

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'Always Been A Bit Of Thorn For Us': Australia Pacer Mitchell Starc's Unique Praise For Newly-Retired Ravichandran Ashwin

Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon's Fantastic Gesture To R Ashwin, Present Him This After Retirement

'Rohit Sharma Will Step Down As India Captain If...': Sunil Gavaskar Drops Huge Bombshell

Lyon questions India's top order after follow-on celebrations

India's Reaction To Avoiding Follow-On In 3rd Australia Test Receives Big Verdict: "Can't Control..."

Akash Deep Apologises Following Bizarre Exchange With Travis Head During Brisbane Test - Watch

KL Rahul Floors Cricket World, Experts Bow Down To India Star's Gabba Show

Watch: Steve Smith Redeems Himself In Style, Takes A Stunner To Remove KL Rahul