Out-of-favour India opener KL Rahul was back amongst the runs with his unbeaten 88 steering India A to 219 for one on day two of the first unofficial Test against England Lions in Wayanad on Friday. India ‘A’ came up with a strong reply to England Lions’ first innings score of 340, courtesy Rahul and Priyank Panchal, who was unbeaten on 89. Navdeep Saini’s five-wicket haul helped the host restrict the Lions, who resumed the day at 303 for five. The stylish Rahul, who played a few matches in the preceding ODI series against the Lions but couldn’t get going, started slowly, scoring 12 off 57 balls. Gujarat batsman Panchal matched Rahul stroke for stroke and played some lovely shots, hitting 16 fours in all.

Source: Hindustan Times February 08, 2019 15:22 UTC