Rishabh Pant tweets with pride after SCG draw, Indian keeper turns from 'Zero to Hero'

 India vs Australia SCG Test ended in a draw thanks to a fighting effort from off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin (39*) and Hanuma Vihari (23*). While Ashwin lived life on edge throughout innings, Vihari held fort at ar end despite being troubled by his hamstring.

Before this valuable partnership, Cheteshwar Pujara and Rishabh Pant played extremely well to India alive in series. Pant, despite suffering an injury on his elbow, came out to bat in second innings and played an attacking kck of 97 runs, which proved to be crucial. After test ended in a draw, Rishabh Pant took to Twitter to express his happiness over result.

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India vs Australia SCG Test: Fans react to Rishabh Pant tweet

wicketkeeper-batsman, who was picked in side in place of Wriddhiman Saha in his tweet, spoke about how hard work paid off and expressed his happiness over making a contribution towards team's success. Here's what Rishabh Pant tweeted

Following tweet fans were quick to praise youngster for his heroic effort in 2nd innings. Here's what y had to say. 

Apart from his valiant kck, Rishabh Pant also broke two records in match. In first innings, Pant went past Sir Viv Richards to claim a monumental record. 23-year-old, who scored 36 runs in first innings, made a record of scoring  most consecutive 25+ scores by a visiting batsman Down Under. In second innings, left-hander became Indian wicket-keeper with most runs in Australia as he overtook former Indian stumper Syed Kirmani.

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Pant w has 487 runs in Tests in Australia across just 10 innings. On or hand, Kirmani held record previously with 471 runs to his name in 17 innings. tably, former Indian captain and gloveman MS Dhoni has 318 runs in Australia in 18 innings. Incidentally, Pant also became highest-scoring Asian wicketkeeper-batsman in Tests in Australia.

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Pant injury update

Rishabh Pant did bat in second innings despite being hit on elbow in first innings when trying to pull a Pat Cummins delivery, but ball kept low and skidded on to miss bat. Pant did t take field in Australia's second innings, and went to hospital for scans, while Wriddhiman Saha donned keeper's gloves. Meanwhile, Indian skipper Ajinkya Rahane - who still remains undefeated - has provided an update on Rishabh Pant's injury, by saying that, "Rishabh is all right. Injuries, I think, we cant control. We are just focusing on Brisbane Test match."

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Tim Paine sledging

Australia skipper Tim Paine, who had a horrible time behind stumps, did try to be at his verbal best during  Dy 5 of  India vs Australia SCG Test as Ashwin showed resilience with bat to keep India in match. While Ashwin frustrated Australians with his batting, Paine tried to distract Ashwin by provocative chatter. Australian skipper was even heard saying “Can’t wait for Gabba Test, Ashwin”.

Im : Rishabh Pant / Twitter