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India.com
2 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
Karun Nair, Virat Kohli to Vinod Kambli: Indian batter to score double century against England in a Test match
A four-day unofficial Test match is being played between England Lions and India-A. In this match, Karun Nair has scored a brilliant double century. In his innings, Nair hit 26 fours and a six in 272 balls. Let us tell you that Sarfaraz Khan also played an innings of 92 runs in this match. But Dhruv Jurel missed the century and an innings of 94 runs came out of his bat. Yashasvi Jaiswal is the Indian batsman who has scored the most double centuries in Tests against England. He has scored two double centuries in Tests against England. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored both double centuries in Tests against England in the year 2024. Karun Nair scored a double century in the Test match against England in 2016, when he scored 303 runs. Virat Kohli scored a double century in the Test match against England in 2016, when he scored 235 runs. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Vinod Kambli scored a double century in the Test match against England in 1993, when he scored 224 runs. Gundappa Vishwanath scored a double century in the Test match against England in 1982, when he scored 222 runs. Sunil Gavaskar scored a double century in a Test match against England in 1979, when he scored 221 runs. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Rahul Dravid scored a double century in a Test match against England in 2002, when he scored 214 runs. Cheteshwar Pujara has also scored a double century in a Test match against England. He scored 206 runs in a Test match against England in 2012. Old is gold and Sharmila Tagore personifies it with her panache and oomph she sizzles in her every appearance carrying forward the royal legacy of her husband.
Times of Oman
2 days ago
- General
- Times of Oman
India A vs England Lions Day 1: Nair's redemption arc to continue on 186*, Jurel dazzles with rollicking 82*
Canterbury: Karun Nair's redemption arc is bound to continue on Day 2 after he shattered the England Lions' backbone with his scorching display with the bat. At the same time, Dhruv Jurel pushed his case for a spot in India's playing XI for the upcoming five Tests in England, scheduled to begin on June 20. At the end of the opening day of the first unofficial Test between India A and England Lions, the touring party piled up 409/3 on the board, with Nair and Jurel unbeaten with scores of 186(246) and 82(104), respectively. India A dominated the entire opening day to turn the contest into a lopsided affair, courtesy of Nair's rip-roaring display that lasted most of the first session and the remainder of the day. He upped the ante after India A lost its opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran early in the opening day. The final session reflected Nair and Jurel's sheer dominance. They nullified the spin and pace traps laid out by the hosts to derail their progress. India A lost Sarfaraz Ahmed on 92 and the 181-run partnership for the third wicket in the first over after the tea break; Jurel joined Nair at the crease and adopted a swift approach to keep the scoreboard ticking. With Jurel firing all cylinders and Nair increasing his tempo, the duo added 182 runs to stamp India's authority in the final session. The duo lashed out at any loose delivery that landed in their arc. Nair sprinted for a single, bringing up his 150 in the 73rd over off Rehan Ahmed. In the 80th over, Jurel targeted the deep backward point to find the boundary rope and lift his bat for a valiant half-century. Jurel picked up the pace from that point and dealt with boundaries to lift India to a fighting total and end the day with an unbeaten 177-run partnership. Before Jurel and Nair enchanted the spectators with their sizzling display on Canterbury's green strip, Sarfaraz and Nair took the mantle of ensuring India remained unscathed in the second innings. After lunch, they batted their hearts out and made England Lions toil for wickets. While in the opening session, after being put to bat, skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran and the young sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal came out to open with hopes of getting valuable game time before the five high-stakes fixtures between the two modern-day giants. Easwaran, a household name in India's domestic circuit and with a plethora of experience in the red-ball format, couldn't conjure up a consequential performance. He oozed confidence, took his time to open his account, and left the deliveries that travelled in the corridor of uncertainty but got undone by a single delivery and returned cheaply on 8(17). With picture-perfect strokes, the 29-year-old found the boundary rope twice but got pinned in front of the stumps by Josh Hull. On the other hand, Jaiswal dazzled on the crease with a blend of aggression and composure. He switched his tempo according to the demands of the delivery and garnered three boundaries and a towering maximum. With runs flowing from his bat with a touch of elegance, Jaiswal's downfall came down to his aggressive mindset. The 23-year-old switched to white ball mode, took a wild swing at Eddie Jack's delivery and gave away an edge to England Lions captain and wicketkeeper James Rew, who confirmed his return ticket on 24(55).
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
India A vs England Lions: Easwaran flops, Jaiswal's aggression backfires; Nair, Sarfaraz stitch up comeback
Canterbury [UK], May 30 (ANI): India A captain Abhimanyu Easwaran flopped on the opening day of the first unofficial Test, while Yashasvi Jaiswal exuded confidence but eventually gave in to his attacking instincts against England Lions on Friday. At the stroke of Lunch, India A put 86/2 on the board, with Sarfaraz Khan and Karun Nair unbeaten with scores of 17(31) and 26(60), respectively. After winning the toss, England Lions forced India A to bat on a sunny day at Canterbury's strip covered in grass. Skipper Easwaran and the young sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal came out to open with hopes of getting valuable game time before the five high-stakes fixtures between the two modern-day giants. Easwaran, a household name in India's domestic circuit and with a plethora of experience in the red-ball format, couldn't conjure up a consequential performance. He oozed confidence, took his time to open his account, and left the deliveries that travelled in the corridor of uncertainty but got undone by a single delivery and returned cheaply on 8(17). With picture-perfect strokes, the 29-year-old found the boundary rope twice but got pinned in front of the stumps by Josh Hull. On the other hand, Jaiswal dazzled on the crease with a blend of aggression and composure. He switched his tempo according to the demands of the delivery and garnered three boundaries and a towering maximum. With runs flowing from his bat with a touch of elegance, Jaiswal's downfall came down to his aggressive mindset. The 23-year-old switched to white ball mode, took a wild swing at Eddie Jack's delivery and gave away an edge to England Lions captain and wicketkeeper James Rew, which confirmed his return ticket on 24(55). Nair, who enjoyed a purple patch in Vidarbha's title-winning run in the Ranji Trophy last season, continued to stick to his formula of success. He was in control of 78 per cent of the deliveries he faced, with the cover drive being his most productive shot. Meanwhile, Sarfaraz Khan thrived by implementing off-drive but was tested by England's pace unit throughout the first session. While Nair went over the slips, flicked the ball to generate runs, and took the cover dive out of the textbook to pick up a four on an overpitched delivery. Sarfaraz explored different routes to put runs on the board. He occasionally broke the shackles and sent the ball racing towards the boundary rope by the opening face of his bat. (ANI)
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND A vs ENG Lions Live Score, 1st Unofficial Test: India set to test bench strength in English conditions
India A vs England Lions Live Score, 1st Unofficial Test: India A's unofficial Test tour of England kicks off with a pivotal four-day game against the England Lions today, offering fringe Test players a chance to familiarise themselves with English conditions. The match comes at a key time, ahead of India's five-match Test series against England beginning June 20. Among the notable names in the India A squad are Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Karun Nair. While Jaiswal is expected to cement his opening spot, the retirement of Rohit Sharma and absence of Virat Kohli have opened up vacancies in the top order. Easwaran, a seasoned domestic performer, and Karun Nair, back after a stellar domestic season, are strong contenders to fill those slots. Nitish Reddy, who impressed against Australia, faces competition from Shardul Thakur in the all-rounder's role and will look to assert himself. Jurel, Sarfaraz Khan, and Ishan Kishan are also eyeing opportunities to stay in the selectors' radar. England Lions will be led by James Rew and include Test names like Chris Woakes and Rehan Ahmed, ensuring a high-quality challenge. With both sides fielding players with something to prove, the game promises to be a litmus test for India's next generation of red-ball cricketers.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
India A vs England Lions 2025 Live Updates: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel look to get much-needed practice
India A vs England Lions 2025 Live Score: Dhruv Jurel and Yashasvi Jaiswal look to get-needed practice before the main five-match series. India A vs England Lions 2025 Live Updates: India's preparation for the upcoming five-match Test series against England is all set to begin with preparatory contests between India A and England Lions. The two 'A' teams will face off in two first-class matches. Bengal opener Abhimanyu Easwaran is the captain of India A while Dhruv Jurel will serve as his deputy. ...Read More Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Shardul Thakur are all part of the senior squad for the Tests against England. Hence, they would want to get some much-needed game time to prepare to the best of their ability. Sarfaraz Khan, who has been dropped from India's main squad, will look to prove the selectors wrong by scoring runs against the England Lions and making a case for his late inclusion in the squad. Ishan Kishan, Khaleel Ahmed, and Anshul Kamboj are also part of the team that will take on the England Lions. Somerset's James Rew will lead the England Lions for the first time. The initial 15-player Lions squad also includes Chris Woakes, who is making a return to competitive cricket after an ankle injury. After the two first-class matches against England Lions, India A will also take on the main Indian team in an intra-squad game before the first Test against England in Headingly. Squads: India A: Abhimanyu Easwaran (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair, Dhruv Jurel (VC) (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shardul Thakur, Ishan Kishan (WK), Manav Suthar, Tanush Kotian, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep, Harshit Rana, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sarfaraz Khan, Tushar Deshpande, Harsh Dubey. England Lions: James Rew (captain), Farhan Ahmed, Rehan Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Jordan Cox, Rocky Flintoff, Emilio Gay, Tom Haines, George Hill, Josh Hull, Eddie Jack, Ben McKinney, Dan Mousley, Ajeet Singh Dale, Chris Woakes, Max Holden.
