Snubbed Sarfaraz Khan leets bat do the taking in India A’s dominant show against England Lions

New Delhi: India A dominated the first day of their unofficial Test against England Lions, reaching 409/3. Karun Nair’s unbeaten 186 was the highlight, showcasing impressive batting against a relatively weak Lions bowling attack. While Nair typically bats lower in the order, his performance suggests he could be a valuable asset at higher positions. The match conditions may not accurately reflect the challenges of a full Test match.

Gautam Gambhir’s concerns about his team’s opening batting lineup for the first Test against England were somewhat alleviated by a strong performance, featuring 24 fours and a six, which came at a crucial time before the match commencing on June 20th in Leeds.

Despite a strong performance of 92 runs from 119 balls, showcasing both power and skillful batting, Sarfaraz Khan fell short of a century. This impressive display, however, did not secure him a place in India’s Test squad for the upcoming series against England.

Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 82, supported by an earlier 181-run third-wicket partnership, contributed to an unbroken 177-run fourth-wicket stand.

Jaiswal’s slow start (24 runs from 55 balls) contrasted with Easwaran’s early dismissal (8 runs), highlighting the latter’s continued struggles at the Test level.

Brief scores: India A: 409/3 in 90 overs (Karun Nair 186 batting; Sarfaraz Khan 92, Dhruv Jurel 82 batting; Josh Hull 2/51).

 

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