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Azhar Ali and Imam-ul-Haq hundreds put Pakistan in driving seat in first Test

Azhar Ali and opener Imam-ul-Haq scored big hundreds to help Pakistan dominate Australia Saturday on the second day of the opening Test in Rawalpindi. Azhar knocked 185 and Haq a career-best 157 to guide Pakistan to 476-4 against a hapless Australian attack on a placid and unresponsive Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium pitch. Skipper Babar Azam declared the innings an hour before close in the hope of an early wicket, but Australia closed the day on five without loss after bad light ended play with 15 overs remaining.

Warne's death a 'personal loss', playing with him one of the highlights of my career: Dravid

Shane Warne's sudden death a "personal loss", Indian batting great and current head coach Rahul Dravid on Saturday said the Australian spin legend will be remembered as long as the game is played. Warne, who redefined the art of spin bowling to become one of the greatest in international cricket, died of a suspected heart attack in Thailand on Friday at the age of 52, leaving the cricket fraternity shell-shocked.

1st Test: I just stayed calm and batted normally, says Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja on Saturday said he was calm and batted in his normal way on day two of first Test against Sri Lanka. Jadeja registered his highest Test score of 175 as India declared at a mammoth 574/8 in 129.2 overs. "Feeling really good. Yesterday Rishabh was playing really well, he was taking the bowlers on, so I was just staying at the non-striker's end and enjoying his batting," said Jadeja in a post-match chat with the broadcasters.