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"It's Not Just About Surviving": Ajit Agarkar On Pitch In India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test

Former India cricketer Ajit Agarkar praised Shreyas Iyer's knock of 92 and offered his thoughts on the pitch after India posted 252 batting first on the opening day of the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru on Saturday. "It's a special innings. When he looks back, he will be very proud of it because of how difficult it was for most batsmen with a ball and a pitch like that. Initially, maybe he took a couple of chances, got away but later on was very decisive, even when he defended the first of 25-30 runs that he played and then counter-attacked," Agarkar said during a discussion on Star Sports.

India vs Sri Lanka: Twitter Erupts As Shreyas Iyer Hits Blistering Innings On "Difficult" Bengaluru Pitch

Shreyas Iyer missed his second Test century by 8 runs but Twitter hailed his breathtaking knock on Day 1 of the second Test in Bengaluru as the best of his Test career. The right-handed batter slammed 92 off just 98 balls on a Chinnaswamy pitch that had a lot of assistance of spinners. Coming in to bat with the team in a spot of bother at 86/4 at the dismissal of Virat Kohli, Shreyas at first settled down to try and get a partnership together. He stitched together a 40-run stand with Rishabh Pant but after Pant's dismissal and with wickets falling regularly around him, Shreyas decided to take on the bowling.

Bears ready to challenge on all fronts as they share a message with members

Warwickshire are looking to fire on all cylinders as the curtain on the 2022 cricket season gets ready to rise.

Centurion Khawaja shines as Australia dominate Pakistan

Opener Usman Khawaja raced to a first Test century in the country of his birth on Saturday as Australia ended the opening day of the second Test against Pakistan on a commanding 251-3 in Karachi.

"He Knew As Soon As He Missed": Sunil Gavaskar On What "Cost" Virat Kohli In 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka

Legendary India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar said "playing across the line" cost Virat Kohli his wicket on Day 1 of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru. Kohli, who walked out to a rousing reception from the Chinnaswamy crowd, was looking good till a delivery from off-spinner Dhananjaya de Silva kept lower than expected to hit his front pad. In the 28th over of India's innings, de Silva's short of a good length delivery turned and kept low, hitting Kohli just above the ankle region and the umpire had no hesitation in raising his finger. A shell-shocked Kohli, who was looking to turn the ball towards the on-side, did not even consider sending it upstairs and walked back after scoring 23 off 48 balls on Saturday.

2nd Test, Day 1: Centurion Usman Khawaja Shines As Australia Dominate Pakistan

Opener Usman Khawaja raced to a first Test century in the country of his birth on Saturday as Australia ended the opening day of the second Test against Pakistan on a commanding 251-3 in Karachi. The 35-year-old has made the most of a recall to the national side, missing out on a hundred in the first Test at Rawalpindi by three runs after scoring centuries in both innings in his return match against England. His unbeaten 127 included 13 boundaries and a six with Steve Smith (72) providing support at the other end until he fell to a sharp Hasan Ali delivery with seven balls left in the day.

IPL news: Faf du Plessis named as Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has been named skipper of the Royal Challengers Bangalore for the next edition of the IPL.

'Top priority' Faf named as Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper

South African Faf du Plessis will succeed Virat Kohli as Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper, the Indian Premier League team announced on Saturday as it gears up to chase an elusive maiden tournament title.

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"It's Not Just About Surviving": Ajit Agarkar On Pitch In India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test

India vs Sri Lanka: Twitter Erupts As Shreyas Iyer Hits Blistering Innings On "Difficult" Bengaluru Pitch

Bears ready to challenge on all fronts as they share a message with members

Centurion Khawaja shines as Australia dominate Pakistan

"He Knew As Soon As He Missed": Sunil Gavaskar On What "Cost" Virat Kohli In 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka

2nd Test, Day 1: Centurion Usman Khawaja Shines As Australia Dominate Pakistan

IPL news: Faf du Plessis named as Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper

'Top priority' Faf named as Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper