India Vs England: Twitter reactions from Day 3 of Rajkot Test

Rajkot, Nov 11: Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara slammed their respective tons as India came back strongly in response to England's mammoth first innings total of 537.

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As the duo Vijay and Pujara struck dogged hundreds to guide the hosts to 319/4 on the third day of the first Test here today (November 11).

India Vs England: Twitter reactions from Day 3 of Rajkot Test — Cheteshwar Pujara and Murali Vijay

Local boy Pujara struck his 9 Test hundred and third against England while Vijaya slammed his seventh ton.

The duo together stitched 209-run partnership to help India give an apt reply to England's massive first innings score of 537.

England fought back late in the day by dismissing the well-set Vijay, who hit 9 fours and 4 sixes in his marathon 485-minute innings, and night watchman Amit Mishra (0) in the space of four balls.

At stumps, India had replied with 319 for four, still 218 runs behind the visitors' tally with six wickets in hand on a track that showed some signs of wear and tear but did not hold many terrors for the Indian batsmen.

Here's how Twitterati reacted on Day 3 of the Rajkot Test:

India have to be very wary. Not yet out of the woods. Excellent efforts of Vijay and Pujara could be ruined if England get a lead of 120-odd
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) November 11, 2016

India-Eng 1st Test: Twitter reactions

Ayaz Memon

Every time I've come to Rajkot, I've seen a 100 from Pujara. Earlier as a Delhi player, today as a commentator 😊🙏 राजकोट का राजा 👏👏👏
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 11, 2016

India-Eng 1st Test: Twitter reactions

Aakash Chopra

Vijay is such a crucial player. Has been silently always there. Will be great to see him and Pujara get a big one here.#IndvsEng
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) November 11, 2016

India-England: Twitter reactions

Mohammad Kaif

Does a test cricket battle get better? Kohli v Broad? #loveit #INDvENG
— Jason Gillespie (@dizzy259) November 11, 2016

India-England: Twitter reactions

Jason Gillespie

This match is heading towards a situation where the only team under pressure could be England!
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 11, 2016

India Vs England: Twitter reactions

Harsha Bhogle

Cheteshwar Pujara...
9th Test 100
35th in fc cricket
7th at home
3rd v England
2nd in successive innings
3rd fc 100 at this ground#INDvENG
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) November 11, 2016

Twitter reactions from Day 3

Mohandas Menon

Local boy made Rajkot proud. Heartiest congratulations to man in form @cheteshwar1 for unflinching hundred. #IndvsEng pic.twitter.com/qjcFTetrqe
— Vijay Rupani (@vijayrupanibjp) November 11, 2016

Twitter reactions from Day 3 of Rajkot Test

Gujarat CM, Vijay Rupani

This Pitch in #Rajkot is no good for Test Cricket ... Just not a fair battle between Bat & Ball ... #INDvENG
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 11, 2016

Twitter reactions from Day 3 of Rajkot Test

Michael Vaughan

@virendersehwag Pujara bat mein ball lagte saath aise daure jaise 500/1000 k khulle karane k liye bank mein daure ho. #sehwagism grt
— Ritesh sinha (@imriteshsinha) November 11, 2016