NEW DELHI: The fifth day of the third Test between India and Australia in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy at The Gabba in Brisbane got underway on schedule.
The day’s proceedings started with Australia captain Pat Cummins completing his unfinished over from Day 4. Only 4.5 overs were possible after that as India were bowled out for 260 runs in their first innings and Australia’s second innings was delayed due to lightning and rain.
Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep, who had starred for India in avoiding the follow-on on Day 4, put up a defiant 47-run stand for the last wicket.
But a funny moment came in Nathan Lyon‘s second over of the day when Akash Deep played on a delivery on to his pads and the ball stuck there.
Travis Head, fielding at forward short leg, came forward to collect the ball from Akash Deep who had taken it out from his pads.
But Akash Deep just dropped the ball on the ground in front of Head leaving the Aussie puzzled and irritated at the same time.
Akash Deep, realizing his mistake, then said “sorry sorry” to invoke a laugh not only from the commentators but also a wry smile from Head.
In the next over, Head had Akash Deep stumped by Alex Carey as Australia took a 185-run lead.