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India vs Australia, 2nd Test: Nathan Lyon Takes 5 Wickets As Australia End Day 2 On A High vs India

Australia extended their lead to 62 runs against India at the end of day 2 of the second Test in New Delhi on Saturday. The visitors were on 61 for one when stumps were called. Earlier, Axar Patel (74) and Ravichandran Ashwin (37) added 114 runs before Australia bowled out India for 262 for a one-run lead. Shreyas Iyer completed a stellar catch as Usman Khawaja (6) was sent back by Ravindra Jadeja (1/23).

India vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 2 Live Score Updates: Hosts Aim To Maintain Dominance

IND vs AUS, 2nd Test Day 2 Live Updates: Openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul aim to give India a good start on Day 2 with the hosts trailing Australia (263) by 242 runs in the second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. India will resume from their overnight score of 21 for 0, with Rohit and Rahul unbeaten on 13 and 4, respectively.

India vs Australia: Ravichandran Ashwin Joins Anil Kumble In Elite India Test List

Veteran India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin on Friday achieved multiple milestones on Day 1 of the second Test against Australia. Ashwin, who crossed the landmark of 450 Test wickets in the last match, has now become only the 2nd Indian bowler to pick up 100 wickets in Tests against Australia. The 34-year-old dismissed Alex Carey (0) to achieve the feat. Former India captain Anil Kumble (111) is the only other bowler with 100 or more scalps against Australia in the longest format of the game.

"Would Have Crumbled Under Pressure...": Cheteshwar Pujara's Father Cites Family Tragedy And How It Impacted Star

One of the finest Test batters of his generation, Cheteshwar Pujara achieved a milestone in his career that not many could even afford to dream about. The ongoing 2nd Test between India and Australia is Pujara's 100th for the national team. Pujara, the man known for his strong-willed approach in the middle of the 22-yard pitch, isn't much different in life afteraall. In an emotional story narrated by his father, the senior Pujara revealed how the India batter went through traumatic incidents at an early age but didn't let them crumble him.

"Indian Wickets Always Have Enough For Pacers": Mohammed Shami

Spinners are always expected to dominate in India but the most successful bowler on the opening day of the second Test against Australia, Mohammed Shami, believes the home conditions also offer enough help to the pacers. Shami ended with a four-wicket haul to help India limit Australia to 263. Spinners Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin picked up three wickets each. At the start of the innings, Shami relentlessly targetted the good length area that helped him get rid of David Warner.

India vs Australia, 2nd Test: Mohammed Shami Stars As India Dominate On Opening Day Against Australia

Mohammed Shami's clever variations with the semi-new and old ball were beautifully complemented by the spin duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin as India restricted Australia to 263 on the opening day of the second Test here on Friday. Opener Usman Khawaja (81, 125 balls) made amends for a horrendous first-Test outing at Nagpur with an attractive knock while Peter Handscomb (72 not out, 142 balls) played with determination at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday, but their efforts weren't enough as the visitors were all out in 78.4 overs.

Watch: Security Officials Foil Pitch Invader's Plan, What Mohammed Shami Did Next Won Hearts

The craze of cricket in India is such that fans sometimes go to extreme lengths to get a glimpse of their favourite players on the field. A fan's attempt to do so on Day 1 of the second Test between India and Australia, however, was foiled by security officials in due time. However, what India pacer Mohammed Shami did next, won the hearts of several fans on social media and those who were present at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

Watch: R Ashwin Comes Close To Running Out Marnus Labuschagne At Non-Striker's End

Ravichandran Ashwin, the man who made non-striker's run-out cool, again came close to doing the same in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar series against Australia in New Delhi. With Marnus Labuschagne at the non-striker's end, Ashwin stopped short of delivering the ball in the 19th over of the innings on Day 1. While Ashwin completed his full action, he didn't deliver the ball to turn around and check the position of Labuschagne. The latter took his crease quickly after spotting Ashwin's action.

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India vs Australia, 2nd Test: Nathan Lyon Takes 5 Wickets As Australia End Day 2 On A High vs India

India vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 2 Live Score Updates: Hosts Aim To Maintain Dominance

India vs Australia: Ravichandran Ashwin Joins Anil Kumble In Elite India Test List

"Would Have Crumbled Under Pressure...": Cheteshwar Pujara's Father Cites Family Tragedy And How It Impacted Star

"Indian Wickets Always Have Enough For Pacers": Mohammed Shami

India vs Australia, 2nd Test: Mohammed Shami Stars As India Dominate On Opening Day Against Australia

Watch: Security Officials Foil Pitch Invader's Plan, What Mohammed Shami Did Next Won Hearts

Watch: R Ashwin Comes Close To Running Out Marnus Labuschagne At Non-Striker's End