In the ongoing third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at The Gabba in Brisbane, Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah played pivotal roles in saving India from the embarrassment of a follow-on. Their determined and gritty partnership became the highlight of Day 4, with the Indian dressing room erupting in applause as the duo helped India cross the 246-run mark, avoiding the follow-on.
The partnership between Bumrah and Akash was a crucial moment in the match, leaving the Australian bowlers frustrated. As the two pacers walked off the field, having contributed significantly to India’s resilience, the Indian players in the dressing room stood up to give them a well-deserved standing ovation.
The likes of Indian captain Rohit Sharma, head coach Gautam Gambhir, senior batter Virat Kohli, and other team members were seen applauding the duo’s efforts. It was a heartwarming moment, showcasing the camaraderie and respect within the team. Earlier, there was a cheer that filled the Indian dressing room, as Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir exchanged high-fives, celebrating the narrow escape from the follow-on.
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Virat Kohli, a proud spectator of the fight shown by Bumrah and Akash, saluted their efforts as the two pacers walked back to the dressing room. Several other players, including KL Rahul, joined in to greet the heroes of the day, who remained unbeaten as the day’s play ended.
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A STANDING OVATION FROM GAMBHIR, ROHIT, KOHLI FOR AKASH DEEP & BUMRAH 🌟 pic.twitter.com/GqIN3TGCWq
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Day 4 of the match had its own dramatic twists, with the umpires calling off play due to fading light at The Gabba. However, India managed to avoid the follow-on, thanks to the brilliant lower-order resistance shown by Bumrah and Akash.
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Earlier in the innings, KL Rahul had laid a solid foundation for India with a gritty 84 runs off 139 balls, while Ravindra Jadeja’s counter-attacking 77 runs off 123 balls gave India a fighting chance against Australia. As the game enters Day 5, India trails Australia by 193 runs. Bumrah (10* off 27 balls) and Akash (27* off 31 balls) will resume play, looking to add some more runs and keep India’s hopes alive in the ongoing third Test.
