Nathan Lyon found humor in Yashasvi Jaiswal's dramatic run-out during the Boxing Day Test, which led to a late collapse for India. Miscommunication with Virat Kohli resulted in Jaiswal's wicket, destabilizing the team. Kohli's subsequent quick dismissal further impacted India's innings, leaving them at 164/5 by day's end.
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