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KL Rahul Reveals Secret To Success On Australia Pitches, Says "Respect..."

Tightening up defence and giving bowlers respect in the first 30 overs of an innings has been the mantra to KL Rahul's success during the ongoing series against Australia in which his other India teammates have struggled. Rahul has by far looked the most assured Indian batter on the tour and it was on display once again on Tuesday when he produced a gritty 84 off 139 balls in challenging conditions, contributing immensely to the visitors' 252 for nine on day four of the third Test here. After India managed to avoid follow-on in the rain-hit game, Rahul turned up for the media interaction and was expectedly asked about his style of play compared to the struggling Indian lot.

South Africa vs Pakistan 1st ODI, LIVE Score Updates

South Africa v Pakistan LIVE Score Updates, 1st ODI: After a 2-0 T20I series victory, South Africa will be aiming to beat Pakistan at home in the three-match ODI series. Pakistan, however, under newly-appointed white-ball leader Mohammad Rizwan, will be hoping to script more ODI history, having won the ODI series against Australia in Australia in November. In that series, Pakistan scripted a comeback from 0-1 down to clinch it 2-1. They will pin hopes on rising star Saim Ayub to shine again and guide them to victory. This series will also be South Africa's last ODI games till the ICC Champions Trophy in February and March. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir's Unmissable Reaction As India Dramatically Escape Follow-On

All but set to bat for the second time, India produced an epic fight-back on Day 4 of the third Test against Australia on Tuesday to deny escape follow-on. KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja laid the foundation of Team India's fightback but it was the unbeaten 39-run partnership of Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah that pulled India out of the follow-on situation. Both Akash and Bumrah produced some lofty shots during their stay on the crease, while also showing their resolute defence.

"Mentally Prepared To Bat Again": KL Rahul On Possible Follow-On During 3rd Test

Following a game-saving half-century during the third Test against Australia in Brisbane, Indian opener KL Rahul praised tail-enders Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep for their crucial partnership, which helped prevent a follow-on. Rahul said that lower-order contributions are invaluable and avoiding the follow-on would boost the team's confidence. It was a day of determined fightback for Team India. Tasked with the challenge of avoiding a follow-on and a potential innings defeat, half-centuries from KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja, along with a 39-run stand between Bumrah and Akash Deep, helped India end day four at 252/9, giving them a fighting chance.

World Test Championship Final Qualification Scenarios For All Teams And Updated Table After NZ's Win Over England

The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 is reaching its business end. A three-match Test series between New Zealand and England concluded on Tuesday with both teams out of contention for the title clash at Lord's next year. The state of play currently sees India and Australia, the last year's finalists, fighting it out to make it to the finals during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy while South Africa await Pakistan challenge at home. Here is the updated World Test Championship points table after New Zealand's win over England.

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KL Rahul Reveals Secret To Success On Australia Pitches, Says "Respect..."

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