Finds some form

Wayanad: Out-of-favour India opener K L Rahul was back amongst the runs, his unbeaten 88 steering India A to 219 for one on day two of the first unofficial Test against England Lions here 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. Apart from Ben Duckett (80), there were half-centuries for Sam Hain (61) and Will Jack (63). 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. He played with assurance and in Panchal’s company added 171 runs for the second wicket. Rahul looked compact and left a lot of balls early in his innings.