Hubbali, Feb. 26 -- "Final Heat, Cool Head" summed up Paras Dogra's approach as he underlined that his side's focus remains firmly on securing a first-innings lead rather than getting drawn into on-field noise in the Ranji Trophy summit clash against Karnataka cricket team.

At the end of a long and demanding day's play, Dogra said the team was satisfied with its position. "After such a long day, a lot is going through your mind when you walk back into the dressing room. But overall, we're in a good place, and that's what matters most," he remarked.

The contest saw animated exchanges and intense moments, typical of a high-stakes final. However, Dogra played down the significance of the chatter, saying such things are part and parcel of big...