Hubballi, Feb. 27 -- Centurion Mayank Agarwal turned the Ranji Trophy final into a gripping duel, first weathering a fierce spell from 60-wicket pacer Aquib Nabi and then brushing aside on-field chatter with a composed century that kept his side in the contest against Jammu and Kashmir.

In a high-pressure Ranji Trophy final defined by discipline and sustained pressure, Agarwal lauded Jammu and Kashmir pacer Nabi for a season of remarkable consistency, saying the seamer had mastered the art of testing both edges while maintaining unrelenting control. "He's bowled really well through the season. The wickets column shows for it, and he keeps you under pressure," Agarwal told reporters after the close of Day 4 at the KSCA Stadium in Hubballi o...