Cook, Patel lead England's strong reply vs India 'A'
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October 31, 2012
17:02 Cook, Patel lead England's strong reply vs India 'A': Stumps - Day 2
England 1st inns: 286-4 (87) vs India A 369
Captain Alastair Cook led from the front with a patient century to help England make a strong reply with the bat against India A on day two of the three-day tour match at the Brabourne .
At stumps, England were sitting pretty on 286 for four in 87 overs, trailing India A by 83 runs.
Cook, who was dropped on 88, batted for six hours to finish unbeaten on 112 from 251 balls. Samit Patel adopted a more positive approach to score 82 from 145 balls as the duo put on an unbeaten stand of 153 runs from 295 balls.
England were struggling at 133 for four in the post lunch session before the duo helped the visitors fightback in the final session.
Yuvraj Singh was India's best bowler as he took two for 52 in 16 overs including the wicket of Kevin Pietersen and Ian Bell.
Earlier, India were bowled out for 369 in their first innings after last man R Vinay Kumar was dismissed off the first ball of the second day, by James Anderson.
England 1st inns: 286-4 (87) vs India A 369
Captain Alastair Cook led from the front with a patient century to help England make a strong reply with the bat against India A on day two of the three-day tour match at the Brabourne .
At stumps, England were sitting pretty on 286 for four in 87 overs, trailing India A by 83 runs.
Cook, who was dropped on 88, batted for six hours to finish unbeaten on 112 from 251 balls. Samit Patel adopted a more positive approach to score 82 from 145 balls as the duo put on an unbeaten stand of 153 runs from 295 balls.
England were struggling at 133 for four in the post lunch session before the duo helped the visitors fightback in the final session.
Yuvraj Singh was India's best bowler as he took two for 52 in 16 overs including the wicket of Kevin Pietersen and Ian Bell.
Earlier, India were bowled out for 369 in their first innings after last man R Vinay Kumar was dismissed off the first ball of the second day, by James Anderson.
16:07 Alastair Cook led from the front with a patient century to help England give a strong reply with the bat against India A on day two.
England 1st inns: 260-4 (76) vs India A 369
Cook showed great concentration to bat for more than five hours for his century, which he brought up from 207 balls with a single on the leg side off Suresh Raina in the 76th over.
Samit Patel also proved his utility with the bat, with a fluent innings of 74.
England 1st inns: 260-4 (76) vs India A 369
Cook showed great concentration to bat for more than five hours for his century, which he brought up from 207 balls with a single on the leg side off Suresh Raina in the 76th over.
Samit Patel also proved his utility with the bat, with a fluent innings of 74.
15:37
Alastair Cook and Samit Patel hit half-centuries to lead England's fightback against India A on day two.
England 1st inns: 234-4 in 70 overs in reply to India's 369 all out.
Cook continued to frustrate the Indians with a patient knock of 91, while Patel enhanced his chances of making it to the England Test squad with a fluent 55.
The duo put on 100 runs for the fifth wicket from 188 deliveries to frustrate the Indian bowlers after the tea break.
The two players got a lifeline each with wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha dropping catches behind the wicket.
Cook was dropped on 88 by Saha off Yuvraj Singh in the 68th over. He had earlier dropped Samit Patel (29) off pacer Parwinder Awana in the 53rd over.
Without a frontline spinner in their line-up, the India A team struggled to make an impact after the tea break.
England 1st inns: 234-4 in 70 overs in reply to India's 369 all out.
Cook continued to frustrate the Indians with a patient knock of 91, while Patel enhanced his chances of making it to the England Test squad with a fluent 55.
The duo put on 100 runs for the fifth wicket from 188 deliveries to frustrate the Indian bowlers after the tea break.
The two players got a lifeline each with wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha dropping catches behind the wicket.
Cook was dropped on 88 by Saha off Yuvraj Singh in the 68th over. He had earlier dropped Samit Patel (29) off pacer Parwinder Awana in the 53rd over.
Without a frontline spinner in their line-up, the India A team struggled to make an impact after the tea break.
14:19 Alastair Cook scored a patient half-century to steady England after Yuvraj's double strike had put the visitors in a spot of bother.
England were 186-4 in 55 overs at the tea interval in reply to India A's 369.
Cook has batted for nearly four hours for his steady innings of 67 from 149 balls to keep England in the contest. Samit Patel was not out on 31 at the end of the session.
Earlier, Yuvraj Singh took two wickets in his spell after the lunch break to put his team on top.
Yuvraj first claimed the big wicket of Kevin Pietersen, who was caught and bowled for 23. Ian Bell (5) then got an outside edge as Suresh Raina completed a good low catch diving forward at first slip.
Jonathan Trott was the first wicket to fall in the post lunch session when he was bowled by Suresh Raina for 56.
England were 186-4 in 55 overs at the tea interval in reply to India A's 369.
Cook has batted for nearly four hours for his steady innings of 67 from 149 balls to keep England in the contest. Samit Patel was not out on 31 at the end of the session.
Earlier, Yuvraj Singh took two wickets in his spell after the lunch break to put his team on top.
Yuvraj first claimed the big wicket of Kevin Pietersen, who was caught and bowled for 23. Ian Bell (5) then got an outside edge as Suresh Raina completed a good low catch diving forward at first slip.
Jonathan Trott was the first wicket to fall in the post lunch session when he was bowled by Suresh Raina for 56.
14:01 Captain Alastair Cook led from the front with a battling half-century to steady England following a few quick wickets after the lunch break against India A.
England were 178-4 after 50 overs in reply to India's first innings score of 369.
Cook battled hard for his patient innings of 64 not out from 139 balls while Samit Patel made 26 from 36 balls.
Earlier, Yuvraj Singh took two wickets in his spell after the lunch break to put his team on top.
Yuvraj first claimed the big wicket of Kevin Pietersen, who was caught and bowled for 23. Ian Bell (5) then got an outside edge as Suresh Raina completed a good low catch diving forward at first slip.
Jonathan Trott was the first wicket to fall in the post lunch session when he was bowled by Suresh Raina for 56.
England were 178-4 after 50 overs in reply to India's first innings score of 369.
Cook battled hard for his patient innings of 64 not out from 139 balls while Samit Patel made 26 from 36 balls.
Earlier, Yuvraj Singh took two wickets in his spell after the lunch break to put his team on top.
Yuvraj first claimed the big wicket of Kevin Pietersen, who was caught and bowled for 23. Ian Bell (5) then got an outside edge as Suresh Raina completed a good low catch diving forward at first slip.
Jonathan Trott was the first wicket to fall in the post lunch session when he was bowled by Suresh Raina for 56.
13:27
Yuvraj Singh continued to hog the limelight for India A against England as he claimed two wickets with the ball, on day two.
England 136-4 (40 overs)
England lost three quick wickets in the post lunch session and were reduced to 136-4 after 40 overs in reply to India A's first innings total of 369.
Yuvraj, who scored a half-century on day one, proved his utility with the ball with wickets in successive overs.
Yuvraj first claimed the big wicket of Kevin Pietersen, who was caught and bowled for 23. Ian Bell (5) then got an outside edge as Suresh Raina completed a good low catch diving forward at first slip.
Captain Alastair Cook hit a patient half-century as he made 50 from 106 balls.
"Yuvraj Singh has now dismissed Kevin Pietersen on 6 occasions (4 times in ODIs, once in Tests and once today in a first class game)," writes Mohandas Menon on Twitter.
England 136-4 (40 overs)
England lost three quick wickets in the post lunch session and were reduced to 136-4 after 40 overs in reply to India A's first innings total of 369.
Yuvraj, who scored a half-century on day one, proved his utility with the ball with wickets in successive overs.
Yuvraj first claimed the big wicket of Kevin Pietersen, who was caught and bowled for 23. Ian Bell (5) then got an outside edge as Suresh Raina completed a good low catch diving forward at first slip.
Captain Alastair Cook hit a patient half-century as he made 50 from 106 balls.
"Yuvraj Singh has now dismissed Kevin Pietersen on 6 occasions (4 times in ODIs, once in Tests and once today in a first class game)," writes Mohandas Menon on Twitter.
13:16
Kevin Pietersen's comeback to the England team was cut short by part-time spinner Yuvraj Singh.
England 128-3 (37) vs India 369 all out
Pietersen hit a quick 23 from 24 balls before he was caught and bowled by Yuvraj. He danced down the track but failed to get enough power and distance as Yuvraj took a sharp catch on his left.
Captain Alastair Cook is holding forting from end with a steady knock of 47 from 97 balls.
England have lost two quick wickets to the India A part-time spinners, who are playing without a frontline spinner in their team.
Suresh Raina had claimed the wicket of Jonathan Trott, who was bowled for 56, after the lunch break.
England 128-3 (37) vs India 369 all out
Pietersen hit a quick 23 from 24 balls before he was caught and bowled by Yuvraj. He danced down the track but failed to get enough power and distance as Yuvraj took a sharp catch on his left.
Captain Alastair Cook is holding forting from end with a steady knock of 47 from 97 balls.
England have lost two quick wickets to the India A part-time spinners, who are playing without a frontline spinner in their team.
Suresh Raina had claimed the wicket of Jonathan Trott, who was bowled for 56, after the lunch break.
12:37 Jonathan Trott eased his way to a half-century before he was bowled by India A captain Suresh Raina.
Trott made 56 from 95 balls before he was beaten by the part-time off-spinner and was bowled through the gate as England lost their second wicket.
Eng 98-2 (30) vs India A 369
England captain Alastair Cook is looking solid on 40 from 82 balls and was joined by comeback man Kevin Pietersen out in the middle.
India A have tried as many as seven bowlers so far in the first 30 overs. Pacer Ashok Dinda claimed an early wicket in the form of opener Nick Compton for a duck in the second over of the innings.
Trott and Cook stitched together a 95-run partnership for the second wicket before Raina made the breakthrough.
Trott made 56 from 95 balls before he was beaten by the part-time off-spinner and was bowled through the gate as England lost their second wicket.
Eng 98-2 (30) vs India A 369
England captain Alastair Cook is looking solid on 40 from 82 balls and was joined by comeback man Kevin Pietersen out in the middle.
India A have tried as many as seven bowlers so far in the first 30 overs. Pacer Ashok Dinda claimed an early wicket in the form of opener Nick Compton for a duck in the second over of the innings.
Trott and Cook stitched together a 95-run partnership for the second wicket before Raina made the breakthrough.
11:37 Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott steadied England XI after an early wicket in their first innings against India A at lunch on day two.
England were 79 for one in 25 overs in reply to India A' 369 all out.
Cook took his time to get his eye for 30 (70 balls) at the lunch break but Trott looked in good touch right from the start as he stroked 48 from 78 balls, with the help of eight boundaries.
Ashok Dinda gave India A an early wicket when he dismissed Nick Compton in his first over of the innings. The England opener was caught behind by keeper Saha for a three-ball duck.
Earlier, R Vinay Kumar was trapped LBW off the first ball of the day by James Anderson as India A were dismissed for 369 in their first innings.
England were 79 for one in 25 overs in reply to India A' 369 all out.
Cook took his time to get his eye for 30 (70 balls) at the lunch break but Trott looked in good touch right from the start as he stroked 48 from 78 balls, with the help of eight boundaries.
Ashok Dinda gave India A an early wicket when he dismissed Nick Compton in his first over of the innings. The England opener was caught behind by keeper Saha for a three-ball duck.
Earlier, R Vinay Kumar was trapped LBW off the first ball of the day by James Anderson as India A were dismissed for 369 in their first innings.
10:51 England have recovered after an early wicket to reach 40 for one in 15 overs in their first innings against India A.
England XI: 40-1 (15) vs India A 369 all out
Opener Nick Compton was dismissed for a duck when he was caught behind by wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha off pacer Ashok Dinda for a duck in the second over of the innings.
Captain Alastair Cook was watchful in the first hour as he made 15 from 45 balls but Jonathan Trott looked in good touch right from the start as he hit 24 from 37 balls.
Dinda bowled a good first spell with figures of one for 13 in five overs.
England XI: 40-1 (15) vs India A 369 all out
Opener Nick Compton was dismissed for a duck when he was caught behind by wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha off pacer Ashok Dinda for a duck in the second over of the innings.
Captain Alastair Cook was watchful in the first hour as he made 15 from 45 balls but Jonathan Trott looked in good touch right from the start as he hit 24 from 37 balls.
Dinda bowled a good first spell with figures of one for 13 in five overs.
10:39 England pacer Steve Finn has been ruled of the three-day tour match against India A with a right thigh strain.
He suffered a right thigh injury midway through the first session of play in England's opening tour game against India A on the first day, on Tuesday.
He will be assessed over the next couple of days to determine a rehabilitation programme, an ECB official confirmed.
The scans revealed no serious injury but England are taking precautions before the start of the first Test in Ahmedabad, on November 15.
He suffered a right thigh injury midway through the first session of play in England's opening tour game against India A on the first day, on Tuesday.
He will be assessed over the next couple of days to determine a rehabilitation programme, an ECB official confirmed.
The scans revealed no serious injury but England are taking precautions before the start of the first Test in Ahmedabad, on November 15.
10:27
The latest from the tour match is that England XI have lost an early wicket in their first innings.
Pacer Ashok Dinda struck in his first over with the wicket of England XI opener Nick Compton, who was caught behind for a three-ball duck.
England XI: 2-1 (4 ovs) vs India 369
Irfan Pathan bowled the first over for India A before Dinda made the breakthrough in the second over.
Compton pushed at a delivery outside the off-stump, which moved away slightly to take the edge and was caught behind by wicketkeeper Saha.
Compton may have not scored a run at the CCI but follows in the footsteps of his grandfather Denis Compton, who played at this venue 66 years ago.
"The last time Nick Compton's (0 in 3 balls) grandfather Denis played at Brabourne Stadium was in Jan 1946. He made 91 & 124 for Europeans," Mohandas Menon writes on Twitter.
Pacer Ashok Dinda struck in his first over with the wicket of England XI opener Nick Compton, who was caught behind for a three-ball duck.
England XI: 2-1 (4 ovs) vs India 369
Irfan Pathan bowled the first over for India A before Dinda made the breakthrough in the second over.
Compton pushed at a delivery outside the off-stump, which moved away slightly to take the edge and was caught behind by wicketkeeper Saha.
Compton may have not scored a run at the CCI but follows in the footsteps of his grandfather Denis Compton, who played at this venue 66 years ago.
"The last time Nick Compton's (0 in 3 balls) grandfather Denis played at Brabourne Stadium was in Jan 1946. He made 91 & 124 for Europeans," Mohandas Menon writes on Twitter.
10:04 James Anderson claimed the wicket of R Vinay Kumar with the first ball of the day to wrap up the India A first innings on day two of the three-day tour match at the Cricket Club of India's Brabourne stadium in Mumbai, on Wednesday.
Vinay was trapped leg before wicket by an incoming delivery from Anderson for 25 as India were bowled out for their overnight score of 369 in 90.1 overs.
Anderson finished with 2-65 in 17.1 overs, while Tim Bresnan (3-59) and Graeme Swann (3-90) were the top wicket-takers for England.
Manoj Tiwary top-scored for England with a fluent innings of 93 from 150 balls, while Abhinav Mukund made 73.
Yuvraj Singh staked his claim for a place in the Test side with an entertaining innings of 59.
Vinay was trapped leg before wicket by an incoming delivery from Anderson for 25 as India were bowled out for their overnight score of 369 in 90.1 overs.
Anderson finished with 2-65 in 17.1 overs, while Tim Bresnan (3-59) and Graeme Swann (3-90) were the top wicket-takers for England.
Manoj Tiwary top-scored for England with a fluent innings of 93 from 150 balls, while Abhinav Mukund made 73.
Yuvraj Singh staked his claim for a place in the Test side with an entertaining innings of 59.
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