As India took an unassailable 2-0 lead over Australia in the Border-Gavaskar series, a dejected Allan Border opened up on the visitor's loss.
Patel smashed 74 and dominated his 114-run partnership for the eighth wicket with Ashwin to rescue India
As Australia opted to go with just one pacer for second Test against India, former spinner Steve O'Keefe opened up on the team's chances of beating India at home.
Despite being left with just 75 runs to defend, Umesh Yadav remained positive at the end of Day 2 of the third test between India and Australia in Indore.
IMAGES from Day 2 of the 3rd Test played between India and Australia in Indore on Thursday.
IMAGES from EPL matches played on Thursday.
Left-arm spinner Ashton Agar could turn out to be Australia's X-factor and should be considered as their 'second spinner' in pursuit of the visitors' first Test win in India since 2017.
Rohit also said he had picked up a few cues about how to work with spinners from his predecessor Virat Kohli
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Carlos Alcaraz heralded the changing of the guard in men's tennis as he ended Novak Djokovic's long reign at Wimbledon
Images from Day 2 of the third Ashes Test on Friday.
Former Australian cricketer Michael Kasprowicz took a walk down memory lane as he shared anecdotes of Australia's last Test win in India.
Ahead of the second test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series, Australian skipper Pat Cummins admitted that it has been a bit of an adjustment and the spinners were struggling.
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India has lost three finals and on four occasion it bit dust at the semifinal stage. It also made an exit at the preliminary stage of the 2021 T20 World Cup.
Images from Day 3 of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, on Saturday.
IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Tuesday.
Nathan Lyon, Agar, leg-spinner Swepson and young off-spinner Todd Murphy got the nod in the 18-member Australia squad with Zampa missing out.
Following a scintillating spell that saw the Indian batting line-up collapse, Nathan Lyon said he was happy if he could get the batters to defend.
'Me and Todd (Murphy) were in the MRF tour in Chennai probably six months ago and that left me in good stead to go well in these games.'
India captain Rohit Sharma said application and planning are important for succeeding on spin-friendly sub-continent wickets.
'When you don't score runs in India, obviously you will get flak. KL Rahul hasn't been the only one'
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David Warner became a bit 'weary' after being knocked on the head by a Mohammed Siraj bouncer on day one of the second Test.
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"God willing, it's going to save a lot of lives," Biden said at the White House as he finished signing the bill.
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Newcastle dealt a huge blow to Arsenal's chances of qualifying for the Champions League by beating them 2-0
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Images from Day 1 of the first Test between India and Australia, at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur, on Thursday.
Top seeded Ash Barty overcame a slow start to defeat Maria Sharapova 6-4 6-1, while Simona Halep battled past Ekaterina Alexandrova 3-6 7-5 6-4 in the second round of the Cincinnati Masters on Wednesday.
Images from Day 3 of the second Test between India and Australia, at the Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi, on Sunday.
Australia's blockbuster four-Test series against India will be the greatest challenge Pat Cummins has faced in his young captaincy as he looks to conquer the "final frontier".
IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Saturday
Subtlety has never been a strong suit of Bollywood remakes. They cannot resist adding that extra something or going overboard, sighs Sukanya Verma.
Australia's Nick Kyrgios has been fined a total of $17,500 for unsportsmanlike conduct by the ATP after a series of outbursts at officials at the Queen's Club championships on Thursday.
The four-Test Border Gavaskar Trophy that promises a lot of twists and turns, engrossing sub-plots and probably career-defining performances.
