Team India batsman Hanuma Vihari recalls his heroic partnership
with Ravichandran Ashwin on Day 5 of the 3rd Test
against Australia recently while speaking exclusively on Star Sports.
Hanuma Said, “Me and Ashwin never realized what we were doing –
in terms of how big an achievement it was. He and I batted for about 45 overs
against all odds. To be able to survive on a Day 5 pitch against that bowling
attack… I realized that I had an injury, and I can’t run. The only thing I
could do from that situation was to bat time and cut down the overs and make
sure we drew that game. That was the only thing on my mind, playing for my spot
was never my intention.”
He also informed according to the situation he batted and did
what he felt need to do at that time. He added, “I was only batting according
to the situation of the game. I somehow felt that I owed the team that innings
because of the trust they have shown in me in the first couple of games, and
then they gave me an opportunity in the third game as well. So, I somehow felt
in the tea break that I owe them big time and I am happy I could do it. ”
Umtjur
May 05, 2021 07:50 [IST]