Sai Sudharsan's golden duck in the fourth Test against England mirrored Gautam Gambhir's dismissal from 2014, intensifying India's struggles. After England posted a massive 669, India began their chase disastrously, losing Jaiswal and Sudharsan for ducks. The team now faces a daunting task to salvage the Test and keep the series alive, reminiscent of their crushing defeat in 2014.
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