SK Flashback: When Harbhajan Singh ripped the heart out of Australia’s batting at the Eden Gardens

#4 The partnership that redefined following on

Laxman (left) and Dravid (right) showed the power of grit and determination

After Australia piled on 445 runs, India were bundled out for 171 runs courtesy of an all-round show by the Kangaroos’ bowlers. Glenn McGrath was the wrecker-in-chief with four wickets while Jason Gillespie, Michael Kasprowicz and Shane Warne shared two wickets each.

Following on by 274 runs, India lost four wickets for 232 runs and were in danger of not only crashing to a defeat but also handing Australia an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. Nonetheless, the day had something stupendous in store for the cricketing globe.

V.V.S Laxman and Rahul Dravid, with a stand of 376 from 100 overs, not only pulled India from the pits but also ensured that India were in with a chance of pulling off a miraculous victory. Nine bowlers were used by Australia, but all in despair as Laxman and Dravid kept smashing the ball and turning over the strike. The fourth day of the Test saw the unthinkable as Laxman and Dravid batted the whole day as the World Champions’ spirit began to crumble.