KL Rahul slams century in second Unofficial Test vs England Lions
KL Rahul (AFP Photo)
NEW DELHI: India's seasoned batter
KL Rahul
delivered a commanding performance on Day 1 of the 2nd Unofficial Test against England Lions, bringing up a century off 151 balls at the County Ground in Northampton on Friday.
The stylish right-hander struck 13 boundaries and a six en route to his hundred.
Rahul, who made his Test debut in 2014 at the MCG against Australia, has represented India in 58 Tests, scoring 3,257 runs at an average of 33.57.
Within the current Indian squad touring England, Rahul remains one of the most experienced players in English conditions.
He has played nine Tests in England, tallying 614 runs at an average of 34.11, which includes two centuries and a half-century. His highest score in the country stands at 149.
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