'Gavaskar scolds Siraj for mid-pitch conversation with Jadeja: Almost spells doom for India!'

The incident occurred during the 62nd over of the Indian innings. India was at 200/7 when, on the second last ball of the over delivered by Pat Cummins, Siraj suddenly took off for a run even though there was no chance of scoring. Fortunately, Siraj managed to defend the ball before blindly attempting to take a run, which was quickly denied by Jadeja. Cummins, alert and quick on his feet, hurried towards the ball. A good throw from Cummins would have meant the end of Siraj's innings.

Thankfully, from India's point of view, the throw was wayward, even beating the keeper, for the pair to eventually complete the single off an overthrow. What really ticked off Gavaskar was Siraj's 'lack of cricketing awareness' and the fact that he was discussing the call with Jadeja rather than scampering back to get inside his crease.

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"Even now, in the middle of the crease, they are having a conversation. Siraj is having a conversation. What's going on over here? One ball is left in the over. All you've got to do is stick around. There is no run. It looks to be in a very casual manner. Look at that. There's got to be some cricketing awareness. You are a no.9 batter. You have to think about team. You cannot think of taking risky singles," Gavaskar said on live TV.

Siraj's luck eventually ran out. India's tail-ender, who earlier survived a close run-out chance, nicked Mitchell Starc to Carey, setting the base for a thrilling end to innings, which could determine the match's outcome. If India were to avoid the follow-on, they could presumably save the Test, with Australia forced to bat again with a little over three sessions remaining in the game. With Siraj gone, hopes were pinned on Jadeja. With Jasprit Bumrah coming in at No. 10, Jadeja upped the ante, charging down to Nathan Lyon and dispatching him for six, but played one shot too many. Cummins bounced him out to put all the attention of India's last-wicket pair of Bumrah and Akash Deep.