From BD NarayankarHubballi, Feb. 26 -- The ongoing Ranji Trophy final at Hubballi on Day 3 unfolded like a masterclass in fast bowling artistry as J&K's Auqib Nabi turned the contest on its head with a spell that was as much about patience as it was about penetration.
On a surface offering little encouragement to seam bowlers, Nabi bowled with the calm authority of a craftsman who understands that finals cricket is not about force - it is about control, rhythm, and the quiet suffocation of opposition batting.
His first breakthrough came against KL Rahul, a batsman celebrated for his elegance and balance. Nabi delivered a perfectly disciplined back-of-a-length ball in the probing off-stump channel, allowing the ball to straighten subtly af...