Karan Sharma
At stumps, Uttar Pradesh were 328 for 9 after 121 overs. Resuming at their overnight score of 67 for 4 after 37 overs, with Karan on 17 and Aaradhya Yadav on 2, Uttar Pradesh added 25 runs for the fifth wicket before Aaradhya (15) was dismissed by Udeshi.
Speaking to TOI, Karan Sharma said, “We were focused on building a big partnership. Meanwhile, UP coach Gyanendra Pandey said, “Karan Sharma played a superb innings, and his partnership with Mavi helped put up a strong total. Zeeshan and I were shaping one nicely, but he got out. Even then, I put together a substantial stand with Shivam Mavi, which helped us reach a good total.
Lucknow: Karan Sharma ’s superb unbeaten century and Shivam Mavi ’s valuable half-century lifted Uttar Pradesh into a strong position after a shaky start against Puducherry on the second day of their Ranji Trophy match at Siechem Stadium in Puducherry on Tuesday. Tomorrow as well, our aim will be to avoid losing wickets and put up a big score. The key now is that neither of them loses their wicket tomorrow, so they can continue batting for a long time and build an even bigger score.