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News18
01-06-2025
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- News18
Haines' Ton Leads England Lions' Fightback Against India A After Nair's Double
Last Updated: Tom Haines scored an unbeaten 103, leading England Lions' fightback to 237/2 after Karun Nair's 204 helped India A reach 557. Sussex opener Tom Haines led a strong England Lions fightback with a composed century after Karun Nair's impressive double century propelled India A to a formidable 557 on the second day of the four-day unofficial Test on Saturday. At stumps, the Lions were 237/2 in 52 overs, with the steady left-hander Haines anchoring the innings at an unbeaten 103 off 147 balls. They still trail India A by 320 runs. Haines reached his 15th first-class century late in the day, achieving the milestone in 138 balls with 11 boundaries. Following the early dismissal of Ben McKinney (16), bowled by seamer Anshul Kamboj in the sixth over, Haines, one of the most consistent and technically proficient opening batsmen in English domestic cricket, took control of the innings. Kamboj impressed in his opening spell, swinging the ball both ways and maintaining good control. Haines was joined by fellow left-hander Emilio Gay, and the pair stabilized the innings with a solid 109-run partnership throughout the entire second session. Gay, who looked fluent during his stay, narrowly missed a half-century, scoring 46 off 90 balls with eight boundaries. He was dismissed by left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey, who broke the threatening stand just as India A began to feel the pressure. Max Holden then joined Haines and played with positive intent, scoring a brisk 64 off just 61 deliveries, including eight fours and a six. The duo put together a 106-run partnership, ensuring the Lions ended the day strongly. India A skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran used six bowlers in an attempt to break the Lions' momentum, but neither Haines nor Holden gave any chances, showing both composure and attacking instinct. Earlier in the day, Karun, making a return to the Indian Test setup after eight years, displayed his class with a sublime 204 off 281 balls, including 26 boundaries and a six, as India A resumed at the overnight score of 409/3. Karun, who resumed at 186, reached his 200 off 272 balls with a four over covers off pacer Eddie Jack. However, India A quickly lost the overnight batter Dhruv Jurel (94) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (7). Karun and Jurel added 195 runs for the fourth wicket before Jurel's dismissal. Karun could not continue much longer after reaching his double century, edging an incoming delivery from pacer Zaman Akhter to wicketkeeper James Rew. Following Karun's dismissal, the Lions' pacers quickly wrapped up the India A innings with regular breakthroughs. Brief scores: India A: 557 all out in 125.1 overs (Karun Nair 204, Dhruv Jurel 94, Sarfaraz Khan 92; Josh Hull 3/72, Zaman Akhter 3/73) vs England Lions: 237/2 in 52 overs (Tom Haines 103 not out, Max Holden 64 not out, Emilio Gay 46). First Published:
The Hindu
01-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
India A vs England Lions: Haines ton leads Lions' reply after Karun Nair's double-century powers India A to 557 on Day 2
Sussex opener Tom Haines led a spirited England Lions response with a composed century after Karun Nair's masterful double-hundred lifted India A to a massive 557 on the second day of the four-day unofficial Test on Saturday. At Stumps, Lions reached 237 for two in 52 overs, with the compact left-hander Haines anchoring the innings with an unbeaten 103 (147 balls). They still trail India A by 320 runs. Haines reached his 15th First-Class century late in the day, bringing it up in 138 balls with 11 boundaries. After the early loss of Ben McKinney (16), who was cleaned up by seamer Anshul Kamboj in the sixth over, Haines, one of the most consistent and technically sound opening batters in English domestic cricket, took charge of the innings. Kamboj was impressive in his opening spell, swinging the ball both ways and maintaining good control. Haines was joined by fellow left-hander Emilio Gay, and the pair steadied the innings with a solid 109-run partnership that spanned the entire second session. Gay, who looked fluent during his stay, narrowly missed a half-century, falling for 46 after facing 90 balls and striking eight fours. He was dismissed by left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey, who broke the threatening stand just as India A was beginning to feel the pressure. Max Holden then joined Haines and played with positive intent, scoring a brisk 64 off just 61 deliveries, peppered with eight fours and a six. The duo stitched together a 106-run partnership and ensured Lions finished the day strongly. India A skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran used as many as six bowlers in an attempt to break Lions' momentum, but neither Haines nor Holden gave any chances, showing composure and attacking instinct in equal measure. Earlier in the day, Karun, returning to the Indian Test setup after eight years, displayed his class with a sublime 204 off 281 balls, including 26 boundaries and a six after India A resumed at the overnight score of 409 for three. Karun, who resumed from overnight 186, brought up his 200 off 272 balls with a four over cover off pacer Eddie Jack. But India lost two quick wickets of overnight batter Dhruv Jurel (94) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (7). Karun and Jurel added 195 runs for the fourth wicket before the latter's dismissal. Karun too could not continue for long after reaching his double-hundred, edging an in-coming delivery from pacer Zaman Akhter to stumper James Rew. Once Karun was dismissed, Lions' pacers went through the rest of the India A line-up with regular blows.
India.com
31-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Tom Haines century lead England Lions after Karun Nair's double ton powers India A to 557
Tom Haines. (PIC - X) New Delhi: Sussex opener Tom Haines spearheaded a determined England Lions counterattack with a calm century following Karun Nair's brilliant double hundred that took India A to a massive 557 on the second day of the four-day unofficial Test here on Saturday. At stumps, the Lions were 237/2 in 52 overs, as the compact left-hander Haines held up the innings with an unbeaten 103 (147 balls). They are still behind India A by 320 runs. He scored his 15th first-class century late in the day, taking it to 138 balls with 11 fours. Following the early departure of Ben McKinney (16), who was bowled by seamer Anshul Kamboj in the sixth over, Haines, one of the most technically sound and consistent opening batsmen of English domestic cricket, took the reins. Kamboj impressed in his first spell, bowling around both ways and being generally in control. Haines was then accompanied by fellow left-hand Emilio Gay, and the two stabilized the innings through a good 109-run stand that lasted through the entire second session. Gay, who appeared fluent throughout his innings, missed a half-century by mere runs, getting out for 46 after facing 90 deliveries and hitting eight fours. He was sent packing by left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey, who snapped the menacing partnership as India A were just starting to feel the heat. Max Holden then came with Haines and played with a positive attitude, scoring an energetic 64 of only 61 balls, studded with eight fours and one six. The pair added 106-run stand and helped the Lions close the day on a good note. India A captain Abhimanyu Easwaran employed as many as six bowlers in a bid to disrupt the Lions' rhythm, but neither Haines nor Holden presented any opportunities, exhibiting calm and attacking sensibility in equal amounts. Earlier in the day, Karun, back at the Indian Test management after eight years, showed his class with a breathtaking 204 off 281 balls, 26 boundaries and a six after India A came out to bat again at 409/3 overnight. Karun, who had come out to bat overnight at 186, completed his 200 off 272 balls with a four over covers off pacer Eddie Jack. But India lost two early wickets of overnight batsman Dhruv Jurel (94) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (7). Karun and Jurel put on 195 runs for the fourth wicket before the latter was out. Karun also could not carry on for long after completing his double hundred, glancing an in-coming ball by pacer Zaman Akhter to stumper James Rew. Once Karun was sent packing, the Lions pacers rained blows on the rest of the India A line-up. Brief scores: India A: 557 all out in 125.1 overs (Karun Nair 204, Dhruv Jurel 94, Sarfaraz Khan 92; Josh Hull 3/72, Zaman Akhter 3/73) vs England Lions: 237/2 in 52 overs (Tom Haines 103 batting, Max Holden batting 64, Emilio Gay 46).
NDTV
31-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
1st Unofficial Test: Tom Haines Ton Leads England Lions Reply After Karun Nairs Double Century Powers India A To 557
Sussex opener Tom Haines led a spirited England Lions response with a composed century after Karun Nair's masterful double hundred lifted India A to a massive 557 on the second day of the four-day unofficial Test at Canterbury, England on Saturday. At stumps, the Lions reached 237/2 in 52 overs, with the compact left-hander Haines anchoring the innings with an unbeaten 103 (147 balls). They still trail India A by 320 runs. He reached his 15th first-class century late in the day, bringing it up in 138 balls with 11 boundaries. After the early loss of Ben McKinney (16), who was cleaned up by seamer Anshul Kamboj in the sixth over, Haines, one of the most consistent and technically sound opening batsmen in English domestic cricket, took charge of the innings. Kamboj was impressive in his opening spell, swinging the ball both ways and maintaining good control. Haines was joined by fellow left-hander Emilio Gay, and the pair steadied the innings with a solid 109-run partnership that spanned the entire second session. Gay, who looked fluent during his stay, narrowly missed a half-century, falling for 46 after facing 90 balls and striking eight fours. He was dismissed by left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey, who broke the threatening stand just as India A were beginning to feel the pressure. Max Holden then joined Haines and played with positive intent, scoring a brisk 64 off just 61 deliveries, peppered with eight fours and a six. The duo stitched together 106-run partnership and ensured the Lions finished the day strongly. India A skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran used as many as six bowlers in an attempt to break the Lions' momentum, but neither Haines nor Holden gave any chances, showing composure and attacking instinct in equal measure. Earlier in the day, Karun, returning to the Indian Test setup after eight years, displayed his class with a sublime 204 off 281 balls, including 26 boundaries and a six after India A resumed at the overnight score of 409/3. Karun, who resumed from overnight 186, brought up his 200 off 272 balls with a four over covers off pacer Eddie Jack. But India lost two quick wickets of overnight batter Dhruv Jurel (94) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (7). Karun and Jurel added 195 runs for the fourth wicket before the latter's dismissal. Karun too could not continue for long after reaching his double hundred, edging an in-coming delivery from pacer Zaman Akhter to stumper James Rew. Once Karun was dismissed, the Lions pacers went through the rest of the India A line-up with regular blows.
Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
Pride, frenzy grips Shubman Gill's village near India-Pakistan border: ‘Parents now encouraging their kids to play cricket'
Sitting at the village's main corner, Ranga Ram, the sarpanch, is engaged in an intense discussion over the rates of wheat cultivation. It's been a good crop this season here at Chak Kherewala, a tiny village in the border district of Fazilka. The conversation is abruptly broken by an 11-year-old, who runs to them with breaking news: 'Shubu paji India Test team de captain ban gaye (Shubu paji has been made the Indian Test team captain.' Lovedeep Singh studies at a government school bang opposite the most famous residence of the village: where the Gills live. On Saturday, Shubman Gill was named the new captain of India's Test team. And even though his family didn't leave the confines of their home, there is chatter, excitement and pride at every corner of the quaint village, roughly 16km away from the India-Pakistan border. The Gills own more than 60 acres of land in the village, which was founded by the cricketer's ancestors. But 18 years ago, they had to make a choice: either live the simple, uncomplicated life here or move to Mohali where a young Shubman could get unfettered access to cricket facilities. They chose the latter. In an earlier interview, Shubman's grandfather Didar Singh Gill had said: 'During the three India-Pakistan wars, we did shift to Muktsar with all our belongings but then we came back again. Shubman's father wanted to give him all the facilities and decided to shift. It also meant that I had to look after our 60-acre farmland.' Shubman's aunt — his father's sister — Gurpreet Sandhu said the family wholeheartedly backed the decision. 'Being a border village, the only way people have earned money here is agricultural land,' she said. 'My father has always taken pride in being a farmer. So, when my brother decided to shift, it not only meant that my father's son was leaving the village but his grandkids would too. People used to taunt them, saying who goes so far for cricket training. But then somebody had to make the sacrifice. And both, my father and brother, did that. To see Shubman lead the Indian team will be the proudest moment for my father and brother.' Today, Shubman — the Gills, rather — is the toast of the village. 'This place will now be known as India Test captain's village,' Ranga Ram proudly says. Wherever you see, Shubman has left an indelible impact here. In the neighbouring village of Bahmani Wala, the Fazilka District Cricket Association is building a new stadium in Shubman's honour. 'People here would earlier hesitate to send their kids for cricket training since there was no facility. But since Shubman made headlines, we too have been seeing an increase in parents encouraging their kids to play. While there are fewer academies, we hope things change with the new stadium near Shubman's village,' said Surinder Chhindi, secretary of Fazilka Cricket Association. The land where the stadium is being built was given by the village panchayat, who have approved another acre to the existing area. At Shubman's village, Ranga Ram has also decided to give an additional acre to the existing two-acre academy opposite the grain market. His frequency might have reduced but when Shubman visits the village, it's like he never left. This time, there is a frenzied anticipation to welcome the national team captain. 'Shubman loves to spend time at the village and it will be the same when he comes back to the village,' Gurpreet said. 'This time, he will show our parents his captain's blazer too.' Nitin Sharma is an Assistant Editor with the sports team of The Indian Express. Based out of Chandigarh, Nitin works with the print sports desk while also breaking news stories for the online sports team. A Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award recipient for the year 2017 for his story 'Harmans of Moga', Nitin has also been a two-time recipient of the UNFPA-supported Laadli Media Awards for Gender Sensitivity for the years 2022 and 2023 respectively. Nitin mainly covers Olympics sports disciplines with his main interests in shooting, boxing, wrestling, athletics and much more. The last 17 years with The Indian Express has seen him unearthing stories across India from as far as Andaman and Nicobar to the North East. Nitin also covers cricket apart from women's cricket with a keen interest. Nitin has covered events like the 2010 Commonwealth Games, the 2011 ODI World Cup, 2016 T20 World Cup and the 2017 AIBA World Youth Boxing Championships. An alumnus of School of Communication Studies, Panjab University, from where he completed his Masters in Mass Communications degree, Nitin has been an avid quizzer too. A Guru Nanak Dev University Colour holder, Nitin's interest in quizzing began in the town of Talwara Township, a small town near the Punjab-Himachal Pradesh border. When not reporting, Nitin's interests lie in discovering new treks in the mountains or spending time near the river Beas at his hometown. ... Read More
