The rain-affected first unofficial Test between India A and Australia A concluded in a draw at Lucknow’s Ekana Cricket Stadium. India A responded strongly to Australia A’s 532/6 declared, posting 531/7. Devdutt Padikkal’s impressive 150 and Dhruv Jurel’s 140 were key. Australia A reached 56/0 in their second innings before rain intervened, ensuring the draw. Post navigation Handshake row gets murkier: PCB responds to ICC, but gets facts wrong No Bumrah! India make two changes vs Oman – here’s full playing XIs
