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By naming stands in their honour, Lancashire CCC has recognised the indelible contributions of Engineer and Lloyd to the club's legacy and to English domestic cricket at large. The gesture ensures that their storied careers will continue to inspire future generations at Old Trafford.INDIA START STRONG IN MANCHESTERAsked to bat first under gloomy skies, India's openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul weathered the early challenge with composure and discipline. The new ball swung and seamed, and England's bowlers found the edge more than once, but the breakthrough remained elusive. Jaiswal and Rahul, calm in defence and selective with their strokes, gradually found their rhythm as conditions eased.The pair brought up a fifty-run partnership in the 18th over — only the third such opening stand for India in Tests at Old Trafford. By lunch, they had taken India to a solid 78 for 0, with Jaiswal unbeaten on 36 and Rahul on 40, ensuring the visitors emerged unscathed from a testing first session. - Ends
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