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The Hindu
13 hours ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
All-round Kamboj shines as India A's second unofficial Test against England Lions ends in draw
Anshul Kamboj smashed his maiden First-Class fifty and also grabbed two wickets on the last day as India A's second unofficial Test against England Loins ended in a draw here on Monday. England Lions, set an improbable 439-run target in the final session in the four-day match slipped to 32 for three before both the captains decided to shake hands. India A will now move to Beckenham to join the senior players for a four-day intra-squad match to be played from June 13-16 at the Kent County Cricket Ground. India A's first unofficial Test against England Lions had also ended in a draw in Canterbury. India A batters consumed the first two sessions on the final day to garner experience on a flat track. Tanush Kotian struck a fluent 90 not out off 108 balls with 10 fours and a six while Kamboj made 51 not out off 86 balls, putting on an unbeaten 149 runs for the eighth wicket. India declared their second innings at 417/7 after the tea break. England were rocked early when Tushar Deshpande had Tom Haines caught at the second slip. It was a terrific catch from Nitish Reddy who flew to his left to catch the ball over his head. Kamboj then had Emilio Gay (5) caught behind by the wicketkeeper. He also broke through the defence of Jordan Cox (0) in the eighth over. Earlier, Dhruv Jurel (28), Reddy (42) and Shardul Thakur (34) spent quality time in the middle to gather enough game time in England as the Indians continue to prepare for the five-Test series starting on June 20. Jurel had hit 52 in the first innings while Reddy, who made 34 in the first essay, missed out on a half-century in the second innings. It was a productive outing for some of the Indian players as Test opener KL Rahul struck a patient 116 (168 balls, 15x4s, 1x6s) in the first innings to set up a total of 348. Karun Nair, who made a double hundred in the first game, scored 40 and 15 in the two innings of the second match while skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran bounced back to make a 92-ball 80 in the second essay. Yashasvi Jaiswal had a forgettable second unofficial Test as he was dismissed for 17 and five in the two innings. But the left-handed India opener had hit a quality 64 in the second innings of the first unofficial Test. Among the bowlers, left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed took 4/70 in the first innings while Tushar Deshpande chipped in with a couple. Kamboj took his tally to four wickets in the contest as he grabbed a two wickets each in the two innings. Brief scores: India A 348 & 417/7 decl in 92 overs (KL Rahul 51, Abhimanyu Easwaran 80, Nitish Kumar Reddy 42, Tanush Kotian 90 not out, Anshul Kamboj 51 not out; George Hill 3/64) drew with England Lions 327 & 32/3 in 11 overs (Anshul Kamboj 2/6).
India.com
18 hours ago
- Sport
- India.com
IND A vs ENG Lions: KL Rahul's century, Khaleel Ahmed's four-fer goes in vain as 2nd Unofficial Test ends in a draw
IND A vs ENG Lions: KL Rahul's century, Khaleel Ahmed's four-fer goes in vain as 2nd Unofficial Test ends in a draw New Delhi: Chasing India A's target of 439 runs, England Lions scored 32 runs for three wickets in the second innings, after which the second unofficial Test ended in a dull draw on the fourth and final day. With this result, the two-match series also remained tied at 0-0. The first unofficial Test played in Canterbury was also a draw. India A declared the second innings at 417 for seven with the help of brilliant half-centuries from Tanush Kotian (90 not out) and Anshul Kamboj (51 not out) and gave the host team a huge target of 439 runs. Kamboj then contributed with the ball as well and shook the top order of England Lions by dismissing Emilio Gay (05) and Jordan Cox (00). Tushar Deshpande gave India the initial breakthrough Tushar Deshpande (one wicket for 13 runs) got Tom Haynes (07) caught by Nitish Kumar Reddy to give India the first breakthrough. When the match was declared a draw, opener Ben McKinney was playing on 16 runs and captain James Rev was with him without opening the account. Kotian and Kamboj shared a 149-run partnership Kotian hit 10 fours in his innings of 108 balls and along with Kamboj shared an unbroken 149-run partnership for the eighth wicket. Both batsmen took full advantage of England's tired bowlers. Even the opposition had to try makeshift bowlers but did not get success. Confidence was also seen in the way he completed his half-century Kotian completed his 16th first-class half-century by playing Ben McKinney's ball towards third man for four runs in the 74th over. Kamboj completed his first half-century by taking three runs off Tom Haynes' ball in the 91st over. England Lions also took the new ball after the 80th over but they did not get any success. Important wickets fell in the morning session India scored at a rate of more than four and a half runs per over in the second innings. However, in the morning session, the team lost the wickets of Dhruv Jurel (28), Nitish Kumar Reddy (42) and Shardul Thakur (34). George Hill (three wickets for 39 runs) bowled Shardul on the last ball before lunch. India got a slight lead in the first innings India started the day at 163 runs for four wickets. Jurel hit two fours off Chris Woakes but could not play a long innings. He was caught by wicketkeeper Rev off Eddie Jack's ball. Reddy was in good rhythm but Hill bowled him out to give India the sixth blow. Shardul also played some attractive shots, but Hill sent him back to the pavilion before lunch. India A had scored 348 runs in the first innings and took a lead of 21 runs by bowling out England Lions for 327 runs.
NDTV
18 hours ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Bowlers Tanush Kotian, Anshul Kamboj Make Big Impression With Bat As India A Draw With England Lions
Anshul Kamboj smashed his maiden First-Class fifty and also grabbed two wickets on the last day as India A's second unofficial Test against England Loins ended in a draw here on Monday. England Lions, set an improbable 439-run target in the final session in the four-day match slipped to 32 for three before both the captains decided to shake hands. India A will now move to Beckenham to join the senior players for a four-day intra-squad match to be played from June 13-16 at the Kent County Cricket Ground. India A's first unofficial Test against England Lions had also ended in a draw in Canterbury. India A batters consumed the first two sessions on the final day to garner experience on a flat track. Tanush Kotian struck a fluent 90 not out off 108 balls with 10 fours and a six while Kamboj made 51 not out off 86 balls, putting on an unbeaten 149 runs for the eighth wicket. India declared their second innings at 417/7 after the tea break. England were rocked early when Tushar Deshpande had Tom Haines caught at the second slip. It was a terrific catch from Nitish Reddy who flew to his left to catch the ball over his head. Kamboj then had Emilio Gay (5) caught behind by the wicketkeeper. He also broke through the defence of Jordan Cox (0) in the eighth over. Earlier, Dhruv Jurel (28), Reddy (42) and Shardul Thakur (34) spent quality time in the middle to gather enough game time in England as the Indians continue to prepare for the five-Test series starting on June 20. Jurel had hit 52 in the first innings while Reddy, who made 34 in the first essay, missed out on a half-century in the second innings. It was a productive outing for some of the Indian players as Test opener KL Rahul struck a patient 116 (168 balls, 15x4s, 1x6s) in the first innings to set up a total of 348. Karun Nair, who made a double hundred in the first game, scored 40 and 15 in the two innings of the second match while skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran bounced back to make a 92-ball 80 in the second essay. Yashasvi Jaiswal had a forgettable second unofficial Test as he was dismissed for 17 and five in the two innings. But the left-handed India opener had hit a quality 64 in the second innings of the first unofficial Test. Among the bowlers, left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed took 4/70 in the first innings while Tushar Deshpande chipped in with a couple. Kamboj took his tally to four wickets in the contest as he grabbed a two wickets each in the two innings. Brief scores: India A 348 & 417/7 decl in 92 overs (KL Rahul 51, Abhimanyu Easwaran 80, Nitish Kumar Reddy 42, Tanush Kotian 90 not out, Anshul Kamboj 51 not out; George Hill 3/64) drew with England Lions 327 & 32/3 in 11 overs (Anshul Kamboj 2/6).
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
India A vs England Lions, 2nd unofficial Test: KL Rahul hits form with ton and half-century in drawn Test
Kl Rahul The second unofficial four-day Test between India A and England Lions concluded in a draw at Northampton on Monday, with unbeaten half-centuries from Tanush Kotian (90 not out) and Anshul Kamboj (51 not out) highlighting India A's second innings total of 417/7 declared. India A set a target of 439 for England Lions in the post-tea session on the final day, after which the Lions managed 32/3 in 11 overs before the match ended. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Mumbai all-rounder Kotian struck 10 fours in his 108-ball innings of 90 not out, forming an unbroken 149-run partnership for the eighth wicket with Kamboj against a tiring England Lions attack. Gautam Gambhir sends stern message after Bengaluru tragedy Kamboj capitalized on his opportunity with a solid fifty, as the Lions were forced to employ part-time bowlers in search of wickets. The duo displayed exceptional temperament, nullifying any late attempts at a breakthrough and showcasing India A's batting depth. Earlier in the innings, KL Rahul contributed 51 runs while Abhimanyu Easwaran made 80, and Nitish Kumar Reddy scored 42. George Hill was the most successful bowler for England Lions with figures of 3/64. Quiz: Who's that IPL player? The match followed a similar pattern to the first unofficial Test in Canterbury, which also ended in a draw. In the brief chase, Kamboj picked up 2 wickets for 6 runs in England Lions' second innings of 32/3 in 11 overs. India A had scored 348 in their first innings, while England Lions managed 327 in response.
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Business Standard
20 hours ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
Kotian, Kamboj fifties power India A's lead past 400 in 2nd unofficial Test
Tanush Kotian (90 not out) and Anshul Kamboj (51 not out) brought up their respective half-centuries to take India A's overall lead to 438 at tea on the fourth day of their second unofficial Test here on Monday. Kotian, who hit the fourth ball that he faced over the fence off off-spinner Farhan Ahmed, struck 10 fours to reach 90 not out in 108 balls. In a wicket-less second session, the Mumbai all-rounder forged a busy partnership with Kamboj, putting on a robust 149-run unbeaten stand for the eighth wicket to frustrate England Lions' bowlers. Kamboj also made the most of his time out in the middle against a tiring bowling attack with a solid knock as England Lions were forced to turn to their part-time bowlers to push for wickets. Kotian brought up his 16th First-Class half-century with a cut towards the vacant third man region off McKinney in the 74th over. On the other hand, a maiden First-Class fifty for Kamboj came in the 91st over of the innings when he hit Tom Haines for three runs. England Lions took the second new ball after the 80th over but to no avail as the Indian pair made the most of a docile track which did not offer much to their bowlers, with the scoring rate being four-and-a-half runs per over mostly. Brief scores: India A 348 & 417/7 in 92 overs (KL Rahul 51, Abhimanyu Easwaran 80, Nitish Kumar Reddy 42, Tanish Kotian 90*, Anshul Kamboj 51*; George Hill 3/64) lead England Lions 327 by 438 runs.
