India's stand-in captain, Jasprit Bumrah, and regular captain, Rohit Sharma, watched helplessly as Australia secured the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Despite fighting hard, India's performance fell short, exacerbated by Bumrah's back spasm. Coach Gautam Gambhir acknowledged the tough series and emphasised the need for commitment and honesty in future games to maintain team morale.
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