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Hindustan Times
17 hours ago
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- Hindustan Times
India A vs England Lions Day 4, Live Updates: Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh look to wrap up England's innings
India A vs England Lions Live Updates, Day 4: Anshul Kamboj and Mukesh Kumar look to wrap up England's innings India A vs England Lions Live Updates, Day 4: The first warm-up Test match on India's tour of England is set to wind down to a close, as India A and England Lions look likely to see out a draw in a high-scoring game that has been a treat for batters, but not quite one for bowlers. With only one day's play left before the teams pack up at the Spitfire Ground in Canterbury and head off for Northampton, it will be a day that is for going through the motions, and just sharpening things up a little bit more as the preparations really begin to fall into tune. ...Read More Day three saw England Lions bat out the day to reach 527-7, only 30 runs behind India A's total from their first innings. The Lions have had three centurions in their innings so far, with Tom Haines, Max Holden, and Dan Mousley all reaching triple figures. For India A, it was Mukesh Kumar who impressed with three wickets, looking more impressive and extracting more from the pitch than he did on day two, and especially compared to his teammates. Just as a matter of pride, both teams will be eyeing up that 30 runs deficit: Lions will want to overtake it with some batting still available to them, but India A will know they are into the tail, and a heightened effort and application on the fourth morning will allow them to take a small win away from this game, with a first innings lead. More significant will be for Yashasvi Jaiswal and Abhimanyu Easwaran to make the most of the second chance at batting they look likely to receive, both Indian A openers having had a quiet time of it in the first innings. Jaiswal in particular will want to be completely at ease against the swinging ball in English conditions before the Test series starts in 18 days, and that will mean he has to make the most of the opportunities he is presented now. There's no result coming in this game, but still plenty of time left for a player or two to make a statement and make their cricket selector panels sit up and take notice. Follow all the updates here: June 2, 2025 2:30 PM IST India A vs England Lions, Day 4, Live Updates: Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Day 4 of the first unofficial Test between India A and England Lions. India A will look to wrap the England innings up and get out there batting again. England Lions still have three wickets in hand and the hosts trail by just 30 runs. Action to resume at 3:30 PM IST. Stay tuned for updates.
NDTV
a day ago
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- NDTV
Shardul Thakur, Nitish Kumar Reddy Come Up With Disappointing Shows As England Lions Make Merry vs India A
Shardul Thakur and Nitish Kumar Reddy fighting for the lone seamer all-rounder's slot in the Test team were way below par against a dogged England Lions batting unit that ended the third day's play at 527 for 7 with the opening four-day game against India A meandering towards a tame draw. Seamer Mukesh Kumar 's (3/75 in 21 overs) morning spell with the old Dukes was the only highlight in an otherwise mediocre bowling effort from India on Sunday. It lacked necessary penetration required to make inroads on a docile track and Abhimanyu Easwaran 's captaincy just like his batting left a lot to be desired. Between Shardul (1/90 in 21 overs) and Reddy (0/57 in 11 overs), they bowled 32 overs with the former getting an extended spell but not for once did it seem that they were in a position to trouble a stodgy Tom Haines (171) or a gutsy Dan Mousley (113), who got his maiden first-class hundred. While Reddy took two spells to find his right length, Shardul was insipid at best. They are in a straight fight for the No.7 slot in the Indian Test eleven for the Leeds game but they bowled at an average speed that hovered around 75 miles per hour (120 kmph) and 78mph (125 kmph). Shardul did get a wicket but credit for that would go to Sarfaraz Khan, who was positioned at slightly wide of first slip and dived full stretch to his left to take a one-handed stunner off an over-pitched delivery to deny Haines a sure-shot double ton. Whether the duo, both in Test squad, were told not to go full tilt in the post-lunch and post-tea session is a matter of conjecture but if senior team management wanted to have a better look at who among the two can give 10-12 overs a day in English conditions, they perhaps didn't get a definitive answer.. Replying to India A's mammoth first innings score of 557, England A rode on fine batting efforts from overnight centurion Haines' and Max Holden (101), who reached three figures during the opening session. Apart from the two southpaws, there was a third one in Mousley, who also handled the Indian attack with ease. The Haines-Holden 181-run stand for the third wicket was the cornerstone of England Lions innings. Haines-Mousley stand also yielded 93 runs while Mousley and Zaman Akhter (38 batting) added another 108 runs for the seventh wicket. Mukesh did pitch the ball in right areas and got enough bounce and a bit of seam movement to dismiss Holden, James Rew (8) and Rehan Ahmed (3) in quick succession during the pre-lunch session. He was the only bowler, who at least got some purchase while Harshit Rana (0/84 in 22 overs) found his hard lengths difficult when it came to making an impact. Anshul Kamboj (1/69 in 22 overs) was good while bowling restrictive lines as Lions scored 290 runs in a whole day's play. Brief Scores: India A: 1st Innings 557. England Lions: 1st Innings 527/7 in 124 overs (Tom Haines 171, Max Holden 101, Dan Mousley 113, Mukesh Kumar 3/75). Listen to the latest songs, only on
News18
a day ago
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- News18
England Lions Dominate As Thakur, Reddy Struggle On Day 3 In Canterbury
Last Updated: Shardul Thakur and Nitish Kumar Reddy underperformed against England Lions, with Mukesh Kumar's 3/75 being the standout. Shardul Thakur and Nitish Kumar Reddy, who are vying for the lone seamer all-rounder spot in the Test team, performed below expectations against a tenacious England Lions batting unit. At the end of the third day's play, the match seemed destined for a draw with the score at 527 for 7 in the first of the four-day games against India A. Seamer Mukesh Kumar (3/75 in 21 overs) delivered a noteworthy spell with the old Dukes ball in the morning, standing out in an otherwise lackluster bowling effort by India on Sunday. The Indian bowlers struggled to penetrate on a flat pitch, and Abhimanyu Easwaran's captaincy, much like his batting, left much to be desired. Between Shardul (1/90 in 21 overs) and Reddy (0/57 in 11 overs), they bowled a combined 32 overs. Despite Shardul's extended spell, neither bowler appeared capable of troubling Tom Haines (171) or Dan Mousley (113), who scored his maiden first-class century. While Reddy needed two spells to find his length, Shardul's performance was at best uninspiring. Both are competing for the No.7 spot in the Indian Test team for the Leeds game but bowled at average speeds between 75 mph (120 kmph) and 78 mph (125 kmph). Shardul did claim a wicket, but the credit goes to Sarfaraz Khan, who took a brilliant one-handed catch at a slightly wide first slip off an over-pitched delivery, denying Haines a double century. It's uncertain whether the duo, both in the Test squad, were instructed not to bowl at full intensity in the post-lunch and post-tea sessions. However, if the senior team management wanted to assess who could bowl 10-12 overs a day in English conditions, they may not have found a clear answer. Besides the two left-handers, Dan Mousley also played confidently against the Indian attack. The Haines-Holden partnership of 181 runs for the third wicket was the backbone of the England Lions' innings. The Haines-Mousley partnership added 93 runs, while Mousley and Zaman Akhter (38 not out) contributed another 108 runs for the seventh wicket. Mukesh Kumar bowled in the right areas, generating bounce and seam movement to dismiss Holden, James Rew (8), and Rehan Ahmed (3) in quick succession before lunch. Mukesh was the only bowler who managed to extract some assistance from the pitch, while Harshit Rana (0/84 in 22 overs) struggled to make an impact with his hard lengths. Anshul Kamboj (1/69 in 22 overs) bowled restrictive lines, as the Lions scored 290 runs throughout the day. Brief Scores: India A: 1st Innings 557. England Lions: 1st Innings 527/7 in 124 overs (Tom Haines 171, Max Holden 101, Dan Mousley 113, Mukesh Kumar 3/75).
NDTV
a day ago
- Sport
- NDTV
India Star Wears Jersey No. 18 After Virat Kohli's Retirement, Scalps Three vs England Lions. Internet Reacts
Pacer Mukesh Kumar struck three quick blows as India A staged a fine comeback despite Max Holden's eighth first-class hundred, as England Lions stumbled to 333 for five at lunch on the penultimate day of the four-day Unofficial Test here on Sunday. Overnight centurion Tom Haines (142, 208 balls) is still out there and Dan Mousley (2) is keeping him company at the break. The Lions are now trailing by 224 runs. Mukesh bowled with a lot more venom in this session, getting his lengths correct and he was rewarded with three wickets of Holden (101, 101b), Lions' skipper James Rew (8) and Rehan Ahmed (3). Interestingly, Mukesh was wearing a jersey number 18, which earlier belonged to Virat Kohli. Mukesh Kumar is wearing Virat's No 18 Jersey — Sohel. (@SohelVkf) May 31, 2025 Jersey number of Mukesh Kumar — (@imAnthoni_) June 1, 2025 The word hesitate doesn't exist in the dictionary of Lord Mukesh Kumar — Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) June 1, 2025 It's official Mukesh Kumar is India's new number 18 after Virat Kohli — Crayon (@Crayon_475) May 31, 2025 Holden hung his bat outside the off-stump to be caught behind by Dhruv Jurel, while Rew was trapped leg-before by a deliverer that was straightened up. Ahmed's cavalier waft outside ended in the hands of Sarfaraz Khan at second slip. England Lions lost three wickets inside 14 runs to give away the advantage handed to them by Haines and Holden during their 181-run partnership for the third wicket. Holden, a former England U19 skipper and a prodigy of former pacer Angus Fraser, was quite impressive while bringing up his hundred off 99 balls. The 26-year-old left-hander reached the landmark after seven first-class innings without even a fifty, flicking pacer Shardul Thakur for a single to fine leg. Haines, a protege of former India coach Gary Kirsten, however, held his ground and ensured that the Lions will not suffer further damage. Brief scores: India A: 557 vs England A: 333/5 in 75 overs (Tom Haines 142 batting, Max Holden 101; Mukesh Kumar 3/56).
India Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Mukesh Kumar dons Virat Kohli's iconic No. 18 jersey vs England Lions, sparks outrage
India A pacer, Mukesh Kumar, took the field in Canterbury wearing the No. 18 jersey during the ongoing unofficial Test against the England Lions - a number long associated with former India captain Virat Kohli. The incident has triggered strong reactions from fans, coming just weeks after Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on 12 made the jersey number 18 almost inseparable from himself by wearing it throughout his red-ball career. He scored 9,230 runs in 123 Tests and led India in 68 matches, establishing himself as one of the finest batters of his generation. The former Indian captain described his sudden retirement as a difficult but necessary decision, bringing the curtain down on a golden when Mukesh walked out wearing the same number during the first unofficial Test, fans were quick to express their displeasure on social media. Several posts criticised the move, with some demanding that the BCCI retire the jersey in honour of Kohli, similar to the retirement of Sachin Tendulkar's No. 10. "Mukesh Kumar wearing our Virat Kohli's number 18 jersey. How dare he? What is his Instagram?" read one widely shared post on X, reflecting the sentiment among Kohli's passionate an honour for Mukesh Kumar to wear Jersey number 18 just like Virat all both are run machines. ???????? Troll cricket unlimitedd (@TUnlimitedd) May 31, 2025Mukesh Kumar wearing our Virat Kohli's 18 number dare he? What is his instagram? jataayu (@WoKyaHotaHai) May 31, 2025Mukesh has typically worn No. 49 in previous appearances. It remains unclear whether the jersey switch was intentional or an administrative oversight. The BCCI has not officially responded, and there has been no word on whether Kohli's number will be retired across Mukesh made his presence felt with the took three wickets to help India A stage a strong comeback, despite Max Holden's eighth first-class hundred, with England Lions stumbling to 333 for five at lunch on the penultimate day of the four-day unofficial Test on centurion Tom Haines (142 off 208 balls) remained at the crease, accompanied by Dan Mousley (2) at the break. The Lions now trail by 224 Mukesh's bowling effort drew praise, the jersey issue continues to dominate conversation online. With emotions still raw following Kohli's Test retirement, the number 18 remains more than just a shirt - for many, it represents an era of Indian cricket they're not ready to let go of.
