Akash Deep Apologizes Repeatedly to Travis Head after Frustrating Australia Batter with Unexpected Ball Drop

In all fairness to Akash, he quickly recognized his mistake and promptly apologized to the Head. Additionally, Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey overheard the incident and had a word with Akash. In response, Akash promptly turned back and extended his apology to Carey as well.

India resumed on 252-9 in reply to the hosts' 445 after a 10th wicket partnership between Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep late Tuesday allowed them to avoid the follow-on.

They were dismissed for 260 four overs into Wednesday's first session when Deep was stumped by wicketkeeper Alex Carey off part-time spinner Travis Head. The right-am pacer made a valuable contribution of 31 off 44 balls. He put on 47 runs with Jasprit Bumrah (10*) for the 10th wicket, which is India's highest last-wicket partnership in Australia in more than 30 years.

India vs Australia 3rd Test heads towards draw

Rain started falling during the innings break and an early lunch was eventually called.

The Test has been marred by heavy rain all week. Most of Saturday and Monday were lost to the weather, while Tuesday's play was interrupted three times.

Australia were put in the driver's seat by Travis Head's superlative century. Steve Smith also announced a return to form with an attractive hundred.

For India, opener KL Rahul (84) and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja (77) left telling contributions.

The two teams look certain to head to the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne with the five-match series locked at 1-1.

India comfortably won the first Test in Perth before Australia struck back with a crushing victory in Adelaide.

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