Hanuma Vihari's courage stems from THIS emotional moment at the age of 13

Hanuma Vihari led India’s charge of saving third Test against Australia by batting out a draw at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Arriving at crease at 250-4, right-handed batsman ticked off 161 deliveries to score just 23 runs and formed 62 runs with R Ashwin in a partnership that lasted more than 43 overs. This me Vihari a household name in India on Tuesday itself as he won appreciation from many fans for his efforts.

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Hanuma Vihari mor’s role in his cricketing upbringing

In March 2020, Hanuma Vihari me an appearance on a Cricbuzz show Spicy Pitch. Accompanied by his mor, she revealed a pivotal moment in her son’s life that helped him make a giant leap into becoming cricketer he is today. Hanuma Vihari lost his far when he was just 12 years old. However, he did t stop chasing his dream of becoming a cricketer as he continued playing state-level tournaments. In fact, when his far died, Vihari apparently went 'missing' according to her mor. It was only five days later when she found out that he scored 81 runs in a school game, trying to save match for his team.

In show, Hanuma Vihari’s mor Vijaylakshmi revealed that she received a lump sum from her husband’s company after he passed away. At same time, her son played an Under-13 tournament where he did t perform well. Realising that her son needed more time to train, she used lump sum money to build a cricket pitch for him.

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Vijaylakshmi furr revealed that in very next Under-13 state level tournament Hanuma Vihari competed in, he ended up becoming its highest run-getter. She ded that it was n she realised that her efforts h paid off.

Hanuma Vihari injury update

While fighting out a draw at SCG, Hanuma Vihari sustained a hamstring injury. latest Vihari injury update means that cricketer will t be taking part in final Test of series. A BCCI source confirmed to PTI that batsman will be out for four weeks and will later be requiring some rehabilitation time, putting him in doubt for home series against England.

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India vs Australia 4th Test 2021

ongoing India’s tour of Australia will w conclude with upcoming series-deciding Test match at Gabba in Brisbane. drawn Test at SCG means that four-match series stays levelled at 1-1. India vs Australia 4th Test 2021 is scheduled to commence from Friday, January 15 onwards and will be played until January 19 next week.

India vs Australia 3rd Test scorecard

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Im source: BCCI Twitter