It took a while to digest that Pujara had finally been dismissed. The India No. 3 had batted for over nine hours and compiled a fine 193, but his caught and bowled dismissal silenced the Indian crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

For the next 15-20 minutes, the game moved at a snail's pace. There was barely a sound in the crowd and the members started to disappear for some refreshments. The game was standing still. India were in a commanding position at 418 for 6.