It ended like it had begun. The conclusion of the five-match T20 International series between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane was a mirror image of the curtain-raiser in Canberra — both washed out by the disruptive force of nature. The final, decisive fifth T20I at the Gabba on Sunday was abandoned due to torrential rain and severe lightning, but not before an impressive display of India’s aggressive intent. Put in to bat, the Indian openers performed an electrical storm of their own. Abhishek Sharma (23 not out off 13 balls) and Shubman Gill (29 not out off 16 balls) put up a show as India cruised to 52 for no loss in just 4.5 overs. Lightning forced a halt, followed by a deluge, ensuring the first and last games of the series were mere footnotes to the weather re

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