Indian batting struggling, fighting and striving to survive against Australia in Australia is not new. It used to be a regular feature in the 90s and 2000s. It was the definining characteristic of India's historic win in 2020-21 as well. Hanuma Vihari provided the rearguard alongside R Ashwin in Sydney. Navdeep Saini didn't score a run at the Gabba but bravely stood at the other end as Rishabh Pant created history.
It was the turn of Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep to provide the heroics this time. When Ravindra Jadeja departed, India were on 213/9 in response to Australia's 445, which meant they were still 33 shy of avoiding follow-on.
