New Delhi: KL Rahul made a solid 74 before retiring hurt as India remained on course to chase a formidable 412-run target set by Australia A on day three of the second unofficial Test in Lucknow on Thursday.

Resuming the day at 16 for three, Australia A were all out for 185 in their second innings. It was a much-improved bowling performance from India A, who had allowed the opposition to score 420 in the first innings. At stumps, India A were 169 for two, needing another 243 runs for victory.

Rahul’s fluent knock

Before heading back to the dressing room, Rahul warmed up nicely for the series opener against the West Indies next week. His innings included nine fours.

N Jagadeesan, who was named in the India Test squad for the two Tests against the West Indies as a backup wicket-keeper,

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