Who made their presence count in the India A vs England Lions unofficial Tests ahead of five-match collection? | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: AAnshul Kamboj starred on the remaining day with a maiden First-Class fifty and two wickets as India A’s second unofficial Test in opposition to England Lions ended in a draw on Monday. Chasing an unbelievable 439-run goal in the remaining session of the 4-day match, the Lions stumbled to 32 for 3 earlier than each captains agreed to shake palms.India A will now head to Beckenham to affix the senior squad for a 4-day intra-squad match scheduled from June 13-16 at the Kent County Cricket Ground.The first unofficial Test between the two sides in Canterbury had additionally ended in a draw.Here’s a take a look at the standout performers for India A throughout the two matches, ahead of the five-match Test collection in opposition to England:KL RAHULIt was a productive return for Test opener KL Rahul. After lacking the first unofficial Test, he made a right away affect in the second, scoring a composed 116 off 168 deliveries (15 fours, 1 six) in the first innings. He adopted it up with a strong 51 in the second innings, taking his match tally to 167 runs at a mean of 83.50 and a strike charge of 71.98. With his expertise and type, Rahul is anticipated to strengthen India’s prime order in the opening Test at Leeds.KARUN NAIRSet to return to the Indian Test facet after greater than eight years, Karun Nair made the most of his alternative. The center-order batter, who grew to become solely the second Indian to attain a triple century in Tests (after Virender Sehwag), final performed in 2017. In his comeback collection, Nair was spectacular, notching up a double century in the first unofficial Test. He adopted it with scores of 40 and 15 in the second recreation. On present type, Nair seems to be a powerful contender for the taking part in XI in the Leeds Test.

SARFARAZ KHANDespite being ignored of the primary Test squad for the England collection, Sarfaraz Khan made a powerful assertion with the bat. He struck a fluent 92 in the first innings of the opening unofficial Test, 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 referred to as upon.ABHIMANYU EASWARANCaptain Abhimanyu Easwaran had a blended collection. After a disappointing begin with simply 8 runs in the first innings of the opening recreation, he bounced again with a brisk 68 off 87 balls in the second innings. In the second unofficial Test, he was dismissed for 11 in the first innings however recovered with a gritty 80 in the second. Easwaran’s general effort retains him firmly in the race for a prime-order slot in India’s Test XI at Leeds.