Shastri's strong reaction to Kohli, Rohit and co's celebrations after avoiding follow-on: 'It showed that they knew...'
Hindustan TimesIndia’s resilience on the final day of the third Test against Australia in Brisbane has also given the team a psychological boost ahead of the high-pressure Boxing Day Test at the MCG. Reflecting on India’s remarkable effort to avoid the follow-on, former coach Ravi Shastri spoke in detail about Indian tailender's fight in the first innings of the third Test. Ravi Shastri reacts to India's celebrations after avoiding follow-on) With 36 runs needed to avoid the follow-on, Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep’s stubborn resistance was a crucial turning point. Shastri on Boxing Day Test Looking ahead to the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, Shastri believes that India's ability to hold their own in Brisbane after being pushed to the brink has given them the confidence they need heading into the next crucial phase of the series.