During the Brisbane Test's fourth day, Sunil Gavaskar criticized Mohammed Siraj's risky single with Ravindra Jadeja, nearly causing a run-out. Gavaskar questioned Siraj's cricketing awareness as a number nine batsman. Despite this, Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep forged a crucial last-wicket stand, helping India avoid the follow-on.
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