Wasim Jaffer quotes MS Dhoni for motivating India ahead of SCG Test with lesser crowds

Cricket is a tremendously popular sport in a nation like India. While many aspire to don national colours, only a chosen few are rewarded with prestigious opportunity. Representing country at highest st is a matter of great pride for players and is undoubtedly biggest driving force.

However, presence of supporters in stands also is an inseparable incentive that a cricketer is habituated to. Former India opener Wasim Jaffer came forward with a motivational mess for Ajinkya Rahane and co. who will be playing in front of a limited audience during  India vs Australia 3rd Test. 

India vs Australia 3rd Test: Wasim Jaffer takes a leaf out of MS Dhoni's book 

It was exhilarating to see presence of spectators in stium during India vs Australia 2020 series amidst COVID-19 pandemic. first two fixtures of Border-Gavaskar Trophy also witnessed a significant turnaround. However, with surge in number of coronavirus cases in Sydney, iconic Sydney Cricket Ground's capacity h to be limited to just 25%. 

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reduced crowd capacity may t necessarily tone down intensity of contest, as both participating nations are keen to clinch crucial Test match. Representing one's nation in sport is ultimate dream for a cricketer, and Mohammed Siraj breaking down during India's national anm ahe of India vs Australia 3rd Test match was a testament of same. Former India cricketer, Wasim Jaffer, ackwledged emotional scenes at Sydney and shared MS Dhoni's popular quote to motivate contingent. 

42-year-old mentioned how lack of crowds also does t make much of a difference for a cricketer, as ir sole aim is to represent country. Wasim Jaffer also echoed MS Dhoni's sentiment and suggested that a player does t play for crowd, but for his nation. Mohammed Siraj, who comes from a very humble background, also did t let his far's demise have an effect on his priority of playing for Team India. This speaks volumes about 26-year-old's character and mental fortitude.

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India vs Australia live: 

Australia's Tim Paine won toss on Thursday and elected to bat first. Mohammed Siraj me an impact straight away by dismissing star batsman David Warner. Unfortunately for fans, rain did play spoilsport for a considerable part of Day 1. However, despite losing an early wicket, Will Pucovski steied ship for his side along with Marnus Labuschagne. At time of writing this report, Australia were at 161-2.

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Fans can tune into  Sony Pictures Sports Network (SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 3 and SONY SIX) at 5:00 AM (IST) from Thursday, January 7 for live telecast of match. India vs Australia live streaming will also be me available on  SonyLIV app. To follow live scores of game, one can keep tabs on social media accounts of BCCI and Cricket Australia.

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Im source: Wasim Jaffer Instagram