In the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at The Gabba, Brisbane, Mohammed Siraj dismissed Steve Smith for a low score, leaving Australia struggling at 33/5 in their second innings. Following India's first innings total of 260, Virat Kohli's tactical advice to Siraj proved crucial in Smith's dismissal.
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