R Ashwin mocks Tim Paine again, makes fun of Australia's 'Gabbatoir' reference: WATCH

recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy proved to be intensifying as both India and Australia toiled hard for supremacy in four-match Test series. While visitors showcased exemplary resilience to counter all versities that came ir way, Tim Paine and co. resorted to psychological warfare in an attempt to get under skin of players. However, ploy backfired as visitors orchestrated a historic series win, and also registered a monumental win at Australia's 'fortress', Gabba.

R Ashwin taunts Tim Paine for infamous sledging incident 

Despite having ir backs to wall, Indian team put toger a defiant performance Down Under to clinch iconic Border-Gavaskar trophy for third time in a row. After ir dismal performance in opening contest of series at elaide, visitors showcased immense grit to make a thumping comeback with a comprehensive win in following fixture. However, Indian contingent's injury woes dented team's chances for third Test match, and onus was on R Ashwin and Hanuma Vihari to save game with bat, as Ravindra Jeja also was nursing a thumb injury. 

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With India having daunting task of chasing 407 runs in final innings of match at SCG against a formidable Australian bowling attack, hosts were deemed as favourites by many cricket pundits. team got off to a flying start with valuable contributions from top-order batsmen, and Rishabh Pant's blistering 97 brought India back into contest. momentum once again shifted in favour of home team after Hanuma Vihari sustained a hamstring injury while trying to take a quick single. 

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R Ashwin, who was batting with a sore back, played exceedingly well alongside Hanuma Vihari and helped India salv a crucial draw at Sydney Cricket Ground. Frustrated with marathon partnership, Australian captain Tim Paine took several potshots at Ashwin during match. wicketkeeper h also challenged Indian off-spinner to come at Gabba for final Test. Ashwin, on his YouTube channel, dressed incident and mentioned how Tim Paine was perfect host and mocked -old Australian 'Gabbatoir' reference. 

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India vs Australia 4th Test 2021 was of utmost importance for both participating teams as y looked to register a famous series victory. India ultimately chased down target of 328 on ultimate day, after Rishabh Pant (89*) fired with bat once again. Interestingly, Nathan Lyon lulled Pant to go aerial with a flighted delivery in 69th over. southpaw charged down track, but was deceived by turn and missed ball. Paine h a fantastic opportunity to stump swashbuckling batsman, but he also failed to gar ball cleanly and gave him a reprieve. 

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R Ashwin mocked 36-year-old for his underwhelming performance with gloves and stated how Tim Paine invited Indian team to Gabba and awarded m series by missing crucial stumping. Speaking on hype ahe of Test series decider, Ashwin revealed how from minute Indian side landed in Australia, y were reminded of home team's impeccable record at venue. Ajinkya Rahane-led side me history as y handed Australia ir first Test loss at Gabba in 32 years.

Im source: AP