India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane scored a much-needed half century ahead of the first Test before the three-day warm-up game against West Indies A ended in a draw on the final day here. Rahane, who has not scored a hundred in more than two years, made 54 off 162 balls before a reverse sweep led to his dismissal on Monday, the last day of the match.
Author: PTI
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