&w=3840&q=100)
Hamza Shaikh's ton helps England U19 draw first Youth Test vs India U19
Chasing a stiff target of 350, England ended on 270/7 in 63 overs, frustrating the visitors' push for a win that would have given them a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
Shaikh was the mainstay of England's resistance, scoring a composed 112 off 140 balls with 11 fours and two sixes.
He received crucial support from Ben Mayes, who struck a steady 51 off 82 balls (3x4s), and wicketkeeper-batter Thomas Rew, who chipped in with a brisk 50 off just 35 balls (8x4s).
India had threatened to force a result when they reduced England to 62/3 in the 14th over but the hosts fought back through Shaikh's partnerships with Mayes and Rew.
With an hour left on the final day, India gave themselves hope by pulling off two run outs in successive overs -- first removing the prized wicket of Shaikh and then sending back Ekansh Singh in the next over.
But Ralphie Albert (9 not out of 37 balls) and Jack Home (7 not out off 36 balls) showed commendable composure under immense pressure as India threw everything at them with an all-out attacking field.
Close-in fielders crowded the batters with two slips, a silly point, and a short leg forming a tight cordon, but the English pair held their nerves to survive the final overs and secure a hard-fought draw for the hosts.
Earlier, India U-19 resumed their second innings on 128 for three and posted 248 in 57.4 overs, setting England a daunting target.
Vihaan Malhotra top-scored with a gritty 63 off 85 balls, hitting 10 fours.
He and overnight partner Abhigyan Kundu looked settled before Alex Green (2/67) struck twice in quick succession, removing both while Rahul Kumar (11) also got out cheaply as India slipped from 171/3 to 187/6.
With the visitors in danger of a collapse, RS Ambrish played a crucial knock of 53 off 71 balls, adding valuable runs with the tail.
He was the last man to depart, run out as India folded for 248.
India U19, led by Ayush Mhatre, had earlier claimed the five-match Youth ODI series 3-2.
Brief scores: India U-19 540 & 248 in 57.4 overs. England U-19 439 & 270/7 in 63 overs (Hamza Shaikh 112, Ben Mayes 51, Thomas Rew 50; RS Ambrish 2/48). Match drawn.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Hindu
13 minutes ago
- The Hindu
IND vs ENG: Should Bumrah play in Manchester? Here's what Irfan Pathan says
Jasprit Bumrah has never played a Test match at Old Trafford, but it's now that India needs him the most. As the team heads to Manchester, conceding a 1-2 lead in the five-match series, the think-tank has a tough task at hand as it needs to decide whether to play Bumrah in what could be a series-deciding fixture or follow the workload protocol and keep him fresh for the final game at The Oval. He has featured in two games so far. Bumrah bowled 43.4 overs in Leeds, and claimed a five-fer in the first innings, before being resting in Birmingham, where India clinched a convincing victory, riding on the performances of a young pace attack. He returned to Lord's for the third Test, and went on claiming seven wickets - including a five-wicket haul in the first essay - and bowled 43 overs. While the team management has been particular about ensuring that he doesn't bowl longer spells at a stretch, it now faces the biggest challenge. Even though India captain Shubman Gill kept the suspense alive, saying, 'You will get to know soon', former India fast bowler Irfan Pathan believes that with the series on the line, Bumrah should play in Manchester. 'Every team management wants their best player to feature in every game, but the workload management also depends on the bowler's fitness - whether he is feeling tired or not, whether there are any other complications. But there is a nine-day gap in between and that should be more than enough for recovery. Since it's a series-decider, he must play, unless there's an injury,' Pathan told Sportstar. According to CricViz data, Bumrah has maintained an average of 1.031 degree in terms of swing angle so far in the series, just behind Nitish Kumar Reddy (1.621) and Harry Brook (1.037). However, in crunch situations like these, it's not just about numbers. As Pathan points out, 'a player picking and choosing games is never ideal for any team,' as it often unsettles the unit. The options, too, are limited for India. While Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj spearheaded India's bowling attack in Birmingham, Prasidh Krishna erred in line and length, and conceded 111 runs, with just one wicket. Even Shardul Thakur failed to create an impact in the opening Test. And that's why, Pathan believes there's no option beyond Bumrah in a must-win game. 'This is the biggest five-match series that you would play abroad in this World Test Championship cycle, and in such a crunch situation, changing too much isn't ideal - neither for the management nor for the fellow bowlers. In conditions like these, Bumrah's presence adds a lot of value,' he added. After a short-break, the Indian team will train at the Beckenham County ground on Thursday, where Bumrah is expected to have a full session. The team management will 'observe and assess' his fitness before taking a call on his availability at Old Trafford.
News18
25 minutes ago
- News18
Watch: Siraj Punches Bat In Anger After Getting Out At Lord's, Unseen Video Goes Viral
After getting knocked over by Shoaib Bashir, Siraj was caught by a wave of emotions. The disappointment of failure was evident as he went down on his knees. India were on course to a famous win at Lord's on Monday when suddenly, all hell broke loose. Siraj, after facing 29 deliveries, blocked the 30 th as well, but the ball bounced multiple times and rolled on to hit the stumps. The tailender kept on gazing at the ball moving towards the stumps, and once the bails were off, he dropped his shoulders. The English camp was jubilant; they had snatched the victory away from India's jaws. But Siraj, who was needed to stand till the end to cover Ravindra Jadeja, was dismissed in one of the most bizarre fashions. Siraj was caught by a wave of emotions. The disappointment of failure was evident as he went down on his knees. He was furious and vented his anger by punching his bat. Meanwhile, England captain Ben Stokes came forward to console Siraj. The moment was captured on camera, and now, the emotional video is going viral on social media. — Babu Bhaiya (@Shahrcasm) July 15, 2025 The Indian pacer also took to Instagram on Tuesday, sharing a couple of images on his story feed with a message reading, 'He didn't flinch, didn't fall until fate turned its back." Siraj had batted brilliantly, offering more than the expected support from a number 11 with a solid defensive technique. However, his efforts went in vain as India lost the match by 22 runs. Ravindra Jadeja remained stranded at unbeaten 61 as India were bundled out for 170. The fourth Test is to begin on July 23 at Old Trafford. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India.com
26 minutes ago
- India.com
Indias WC Winner Madan Lal Urges Star Cricketer To Reverse His Test Retirement Says, If Not This Series, In Next
Former Indian cricketer Madan Lal has made a heartfelt appeal to Virat Kohli, urging him to come out of retirement days after India's narrow defeat to England in the third Test at Lord's. Despite being in a commanding position to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series, India failed to secure the win at Lord's test by a narrow margin of 22 runs. Kohli had announced his retirement from Test cricket prior to the start of the ongoing series. Madan Lal believes there's no harm in reversing that decision and encouraged the veteran to return and share his invaluable experience and passion with the younger players. "Virat Kohli's passion for Indian cricket was unmatched. It's my wish that he should come back to Test cricket after retirement. There's nothing wrong with returning. If not in this series, he should make a comeback in the next,' Madan Lal told CricketPredicta. "From my point of view, he should reverse his retirement. Because he can easily play for 1-2 years. It's about you passing your experience to the youngsters. You just left it. It's not too late. Please come back," he added. Meanwhile Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar brutally compared Shubamn Gill with Virat Kohli stating the former Test cricketer would have made a difference in the chase with a hundred. "What Virat Kohli did was second nature to him. His cricket and batting used to get enhanced by that. Shubman Gill, I'm not sure whether this (aggression) comes naturally to him. If Virat Kohli had come out to bat, he would have looked into the face of those people and got a hundred. But if you looked at Shubman Gill's body language, the man who has almost batted like Bradman, was so tentative. The way he batted in those 9 balls seemed like he had gotten a pair. That is a clear message to me that aggression may not be his natural demeanour or approach," he said Despite the Lord's setback, India showed grit on the final day through the efforts of Ravindra Jadeja and the tail-enders, though it wasn't enough to prevent a 22-run loss. India will eye to tie the series 2-2 with fourth Test starting from July 23 at Old Trafford.
