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Axar Patel opens up on what helped him make rapid rise as a batter

It was one of Axar's best knocks that the 29-year-old has played across formats as he along with Ravichandran Ashwin (37) shared a 114-run stand for the eighth wicket to help India reach 262, just one run short of Australia's first innings total.Axar, in the last three months has come of age as a batter, producing crucial performances with the bat across formats. The southpaw after the close of play attributed his rapid growth as a batter to a change in mindset and his conversations with Australian legend Ricky Ponting. "At Delhi Capitals, I talked a lot with Ricky on how I can get better with my batting. Even in the Indian team, I was talking to the batters. I felt I was not realising my potential with 30s and 40s. I was not able finish the game.

Ranji Trophy Final: Saurashtra take firm grip as Unadkat, Sakariya grab two wickets each

Saurashtra took a step closer to their second Ranji Trophy title as Bengal were struggling at 169 for four in their second innings at the close of the game on Day 3, still trailing by 61 runs.While Bengal skipper Manoj Tiwary remained unbeaten on 57 and with both Saurashtra left-arm pace bowlers breathing fire, Unadkat's side could well wrap up the game on Sunday.Bengal's pace-heavy attack looked ineffective in the morning as Saurashtra, continuing from where they had left on Friday evening -- 317/5 -- added 87 more runs to take their score past 400.

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.

Pakistan Super League Won't Be Affected By Terrorist Attack In Karachi: PCB Chief Najam Sethi

The remaining matches of the Pakistan Super League in Karachi will not be affected by the terrorist attack on the Karachi police chief's office on Friday evening, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi said. Sethi said the matches would continue as presidential security has been in place for the players and officials since the start of the league.

Watch: Ben Stokes goes past Brendon McCullum's record for most sixes in Test cricket

Stokes played a quick-fire knock of 31 and in the process he went past his head coach and former New Zealand cricketer Brendon McCullum's record of 107 sixes in the longest format of the game.

Kuhnemann removes Kohli, Australia put India under the pump

NEW DELHI :Debutant Matt Kuhnemann dismissed Virat Kohli for his first wicket in test cricket as Australia reduced India to 179-7 at tea on day two of the second test on Saturday.

KL Rahul's "Inclusion Shakes Belief In Justice": India Great Blasts Opener After Yet Another Poor Show Against Australia

KL Rahul's torrid run has continued in the second Test against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In the first Test he could score only 20. On Day 2 of the second Test, Rahul was dismissed for 17 off 41 balls. The talented batter last scored a Test half-century in January, 2022 against South Africa in Johannesburg. His last Test ton came against the same opponents in December 2021. He was slow off the blocks, and could not score a big knock.

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).

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Axar Patel opens up on what helped him make rapid rise as a batter

Ranji Trophy Final: Saurashtra take firm grip as Unadkat, Sakariya grab two wickets each

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

Pakistan Super League Won't Be Affected By Terrorist Attack In Karachi: PCB Chief Najam Sethi

Watch: Ben Stokes goes past Brendon McCullum's record for most sixes in Test cricket

Kuhnemann removes Kohli, Australia put India under the pump

KL Rahul's "Inclusion Shakes Belief In Justice": India Great Blasts Opener After Yet Another Poor Show Against Australia

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