Sarfaraz Khan responded to his omission from India's A squad for the New Zealand series by returning to Mumbai's Ranji Trophy campaign, scoring 55 against Railways and speaking candidly about selection, motivation and his daily routine.
India A secured a draw in the second unofficial Test against New Zealand A in Christchurch after Yashasvi Jaiswal made 155 not out and Yash Rathod scored an unbeaten 100. India A finished at 282/2 after conceding a first-innings lead of 78.
India A recovered from 160/6 to finish the opening day of the second unofficial Test at 291/7 in Christchurch. Captain Dhruv Jurel was unbeaten on 99, while Devdutt Padikkal made 80 and Fraser Sheat took four wickets for New Zealand A.
Devdutt Padikkal's unbeaten 61 helped India A recover from Yashasvi Jaiswal's first-over dismissal and reach 105/2 in 31 overs against New Zealand A at Hagley Oval on Day 1 of the second unofficial Test.
Devdutt Padikkal struck his 12th first-class century and passed 150 for his highest India A score, while a 215-run stand with Sai Sudharsan revived India A against New Zealand A in Lincoln.
India A were bowled out for 113 in the first innings of the opening unofficial Test at Lincoln, with five batters making ducks and Simon Keene taking five wickets for New Zealand A.
India A open their three-match four-day series against New Zealand A in Lincoln on October 24. KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal headline the batting group, while Rishabh Pant remains unavailable for the first two games with a side strain.
