India's fightback in the third Test against Australia at the Gabba ended with a humorous incident involving Akash Deep. After a defiant last-wicket stand with Jasprit Bumrah, Deep mistakenly dropped the ball at Travis Head's feet after it lodged in his pads. He apologized, but was stumped shortly after, giving Australia a 185-run lead.
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