The four-match series currently stands level at 1-1 and now both teams will lock horns in a pink-ball Test, beginning February 24 at the Motera Stadium
Ashwin remains seventh in the bowlers' rankings but he has gained 33 rating points to reach within three points of sixth-ranked Stuart Broad and to within 21 of second-ranked Neil Wagner.
He attracted severe criticism from former greats including the likes of Sunil Gavaskar. Former India wicket-keeper Deep Dasgupta also said he was baffled by the way Rohit threw his wicket. Speaking in a video on the YouTube channel ‘Sports Today, he said
Rohit looked in good touch during his 44 off 74 balls but was dismissed trying to loft Lyon over mid-wicket, the kind of shots that has often brought about his dismissal
Rohit Sharma scored 52 runs but fell at the fag end of the day. Former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja praised the opener for the knock. "Whenever you see his innings, you get enjoyment.
"It was a bit of a relief for us to see Rohit Sharma out there in the end, that's a huge wicket for us because we know he's a world class player," said Australia head coach
“To Mayank I would say that, create a bubble and stay in that safe space. Understand what you need to work on. Address those issues and take one step at a time. Don’t get ahead of yourself. Stay in the present.”