India's bowlers roared back on day two of the Brisbane Test, with Jasprit Bumrah grabbing two quick wickets after rain curtailed day one. Nitish Kumar Reddy then dismissed Marnus Labuschagne, caught by Virat Kohli, who shushed the Australian crowd after the dismissal. At lunch, Australia had reached 104/3, with Smith and Head at the crease.
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