India and Australia are playing against each other in the third Test of the five-match series at ‘The Gabba’ in Brisbane. The Indian team finished its first innings at 252/9 and avoided the follow-on in the reply of Australia’s score of 445 runs. The Aussies have pushed the Indian team on the back foot in the match as of now and has been on the driver’s seat. Top Indian batters Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal couldn’t leave any impact after which they got dismissed cheaply. On the other hand, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja played fighting knocks of 84 and 77 runs respectively which has kept the Indian team in the match as of now.

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While, the Indian team was nine down for 213 runs, they still needed 32 runs to avoid the follow-on. At this point, it looked like, the second innings batting is loading for the Indian team. However, the duo of Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah put up a stand of 39 runs off 54 balls which helped the Indian team avoid the follow-on. Indian cricketers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were left smiling after the follow-on was avoided, however, they are facing a backlash from the netizens on the social media. Some of the reactions are mentioned below:

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Netizens Troll Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli

If Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are watching Bumrah and Akash Deep batting and fighting for India then both should announce the retirement during the live match out of shame.

— EngiNerd. (@mainbhiengineer) December 17, 2024

Akash Deep to Rohit and Gambhir for sending him at 11: pic.twitter.com/pVZSsm5Cmq

— Mayank (@ImMayankB) December 17, 2024

Akash Deep should coach Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for the next innings.. pic.twitter.com/hQcwKWGpIY

— Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) December 17, 2024

Akash Deep & Bumrah saved Rohit Sharma from embarrassment and it is written all over his face!!pic.twitter.com/AK5kWXzGVF

— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) December 17, 2024

Rohit sharma in dressing room after watching Akash deep, ravindra Jadeja and Jaspreet Bumrah batting well.#INDvsAUS #viratkohli virat kohli #Jaspritbumrah𓃵 #akashdeep #jadeja pic.twitter.com/SMVXr96Gzv

— the9to5slaves (@the9to5slaves) December 17, 2024

With the kind of fightback Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah have showcased with the bat, it has been absolutely exceptional and may boost their confidence with the ball with they come out to bowl in the second innings.