NEW DELHI: AAnshul Kamboj starred on the ultimate day with a maiden First-Class fifty and two wickets as India A’s second unofficial Check in opposition to England Lions resulted in a draw on Monday. Chasing an inconceivable 439-run goal within the ultimate session of the four-day match, the Lions stumbled to 32 for 3 earlier than each captains agreed to shake arms.India A will now head to Beckenham to affix the senior squad for a four-day intra-squad match scheduled from June 13-16 on the Kent County Cricket Floor.The primary unofficial Check between the 2 sides in Canterbury had additionally resulted in a draw.Right here’s a take a look at the standout performers for India A throughout the 2 matches, forward of the five-match Check sequence in opposition to England:KL RAHULIt was a productive return for Check opener KL Rahul. After lacking the primary unofficial Check, he made a right away influence within the second, scoring a composed 116 off 168 deliveries (15 fours, 1 six) within the first innings. He adopted it up with a strong 51 within the second innings, taking his match tally to 167 runs at a median of 83.50 and a strike fee of 71.98. Along with his expertise and kind, Rahul is predicted to strengthen India’s prime order within the opening Check at Leeds.KARUN NAIRSet to return to the Indian Check facet after greater than eight years, Karun Nair made essentially the most of his alternative. The center-order batter, who turned solely the second Indian to attain a triple century in Assessments (after Virender Sehwag), final performed in 2017. In his comeback sequence, Nair was spectacular, notching up a double century within the first unofficial Check. He adopted it with scores of 40 and 15 within the second sport. On present kind, Nair seems to be a powerful contender for the taking part in XI within the Leeds Check.
SARFARAZ KHANRegardless of being unnoticed of the principle Check squad for the England sequence, Sarfaraz Khan made a powerful assertion with the bat. He struck a fluent 92 within the first innings of the opening unofficial Check, laced with 13 boundaries. The innings was a well timed reminder of his high quality, particularly in testing English circumstances, and despatched a transparent message to the selectors that he is prepared if known as upon.ABHIMANYU EASWARANCaptain Abhimanyu Easwaran had a combined sequence. After a disappointing begin with simply 8 runs within the first innings of the opening sport, he bounced again with a brisk 68 off 87 balls within the second innings. Within the second unofficial Check, he was dismissed for 11 within the first innings however recovered with a gritty 80 within the second. Easwaran’s total effort retains him firmly within the race for a top-order slot in India’s Check XI at Leeds.
