Watch: Axar Patel Dismisses Mitchell Starc With Diving Direct Hit, Leaves Fans Thrilled

08.06.2023 - 12:37 sports.ndtv.com

Axar Patel stunned both fans and experts alike by pulling off a brilliant run-out to dismiss Mitchell Starc on Day 2 of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia at The Oval on Thursday.

It was an athletic effort from Axar, who was on the field as a substitute for Mohammed Shami, and it was a crucial wicket from India's perspective who will look to bundle out Australia cheaply in the first innings.

Starc played the ball with soft hands towards mid-off but Axar was on it in a flash. The fielder picked up the ball with his left hand and although he lost his balance, he was able to complete the throw which crashed into the stumps.

Replays show that Starc was unable to make his ground. Excellent stuff from Axar Patel!#WTCFinal | #WTC2023Final | #axarpatel | #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/S7cmC73U0j Indian bowlers gave a better account of themselves picking up four wickets even as Australia reached a comfortable 422 for seven at lunch on the second day of the World Test Championship final.

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Australia's left-arm quick Mitchell Starc could be in contention to return to the bowling attack for the second Ashes test at Lord's but captain Pat Cummins said he may delay a decision on the final lineup closer to Wednesday's toss.

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