Sydney Test: Ashwin Couldn't Stand Up Straight On Day 5 Morning, Reveals Wife

All-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin was in "unbelievable pain" on Sunday night and "could not stand up straight" when he woke up on Monday morning on the final day of the third Test against Australia, his

Talking to the broadcasters after the match, the off-spinner said it was difficult to bat, especially against right-arm pacer Pat Cummins.

"Cummins was bowling in a different league altogether. There was a bit of double bounce, so it was difficult against Cummins," said the off-spinning all-rounder.

The 34-year-old also posted a couple of pictures on Instagram after the conclusion of the match with a caption: "The picture says it all. A feeling that I cannot express in words. Thanks to all my teammates and well-wishers."

Ashwin has scalped 12 wickets and scored 78 runs in the three matches that have been played so far in the series.

With the series tied at 1-1, Australia and India will now face each other in the final Test beginning Friday at The Gabba in Brisbane.