WATCH: Vihari, India's SCG Test wounded hero, comes out to bat with fractured wrist during Ranji QFs
Vihari comes out to bat with fractured wrist during Ranji QFs (Photo: Screenshot).
India and Australia are set to resume their cricketing rivalry with the commencement of the much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy, in India, starting on February 09. Ahead of the series opener, in Nagpur, Indian cricket's ardent fans are recalling the memorable 2020/21 edition where Ajinkya Rahane-led India stunned Australia on their home soil to win 2-1.
During the four Tests, there were many stars for India including Hanuma Vihari. Vihari was injured, along with R Ashwin, but the duo battled all odds and a hostile bowling spell from the Aussies on Day 5 of the third and penultimate SCG Test to help secure a draw for the visitors; keeping the series alive at 1-1 before India won 2-1. Ahead of the upcoming India-Aus series, Vihari has once again made heads turn for his bravery. During his sideAndhra Pradesh's Ranji Trophy quarter-final match, the right-hander came out to bat after he injured his left-hand wrist during the opening dayand was forced to retire hurt. On Day 2 (Wednesday), when Andhra lostNo. 11 batter Prithvi Raj Yarra on the fourth ball of the 118th over, skipper Vihari returned to the middle to add somevital runs to his team's total.
The video of Vihari's courageous efforts has gone viral in no time and many have lauded him, including Dinesh Karthik. Here are some of the reactions:
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Vihari added 26 more runs to the team's total after coming out to bat at 353 for 9. Eventually, he was the last wicket to fall (for 27) as Andhra made 379 versus the defending champions Madhya Pradesh in the quarter-finals.Ricky Bhui (149) and Kirdant Karan Shinde (110) propelled Andhra to a fighting first-innings score after being asked to bat first. Having removed the openers for cheap, Vihari & Co. will look to get a sizeable lead and dictate terms in the knockout contest.